Jessica Doolan’s latest single “Keep Looking” dropped last week, showcasing her ability to blend energetic and upbeat melodies with edgy and dark undertones. With an International Rookie Award win at the Denniz Pop Awards in Sweden in 2022, the Dublin-based soul-pop sensation made a striking entry into the music industry and is now following up the recent success with an empowering and bold single, enhanced by her velvety-maroon vocal textures.

"Keep Looking" has a unique arrangement with prominent bass, percussion, and electronic drums, setting the tone for a powerful anthem that energetically promotes reclaiming personal strength in a toxic relationship. Lyrically, Doolan is assertive and backs this up with a strong vocal delivery which blends R&B and pop influences, showcasing references to legends like Nina Simone, Etta James, and Amy Winehouse.

In a past interview with The Whole Kameese, Doolan described her early foray into singing, stating that at age three she would be "jamming along to her dad’s guitar, making up melodies and random lyrics”. This life-long commitment to melody-making is evident in ‘Keep Looking’, where the uplifting melodies create a joyfully addictive listening experience. In these melodies, we also get a sense of more recent references with the vocal runs on the lyric “Don’t underestimate me” feeling reminiscent of a classic Dua Lipa track.

Steeped in familiar tones and melodies, ‘Keep Looking’ highlights Jessica Doolan’s evolving artistry and undeniable talent hinting at a promising future for the Dublin-based artist. This track will resonate deeply with listeners, inspiring those on their journeys to reclaim strength as Doolan blends her rich vocal textures with innovative musical arrangements, upbeat rhythms, and an empowering message in this power-packed third single.