{"id":90583,"date":"2025-04-07T16:06:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T14:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=90583"},"modified":"2025-04-08T11:34:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T09:34:12","slug":"maddox-jones-profoundly-reflects-on-youth-in-the-reimagined-anthem-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2025\/04\/maddox-jones-profoundly-reflects-on-youth-in-the-reimagined-anthem-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Maddox Jones Profoundly Reflects On Youth In The Reimagined Anthem &#8217;21&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Emerging from Northampton as one of the UK\u2019s most compelling songwriting talents, Maddox Jones returns with the euphoric new single &#8217;21&#8217; &#8211; the first glimpse of his upcoming deluxe album,\u00a0&#8216;Still Waiting for the World to Turn&#8217;. Reimagining the wistful piano ballad from his 2024 release\u00a0&#8216;Waiting for the World to Turn&#8217;, this full-band version channels the energy of his live shows, transforming it into a soaring, melody-driven anthem destined for stadiums.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While retaining the original\u2019s poignant sense of nostalgia, &#8217;21&#8217; sees Jones reflecting on the passing of youth with a newfound sense of courage and acceptance. His candid, introspective lyricism cuts deep, offering a powerful, relatable message for anyone coming to terms with growing older &#8211; and a reassuring reminder that the next chapter can be just as meaningful, if not even greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The track\u2019s expansive sound is brought to life by a talented group of Nashville musicians, including Billy Justineau on piano (Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson), Lex Price on bass guitar (k.d. lang, Neko Case), Gideon Klein on guitar (Colbie Caillat, Delta Rae, Rodney Atkins), and Chris McHugh on drums (Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes, Brooks &amp; Dunn). Their contributions elevate the emotional depth of\u00a0&#8217;21&#8217;, inviting listeners to unite in song and share in the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With\u00a021&#8242;,\u00a0Jones delivers another hope-infused hit, building anticipation for the release of\u00a0&#8216;Still Waiting For The World To Turn&#8217;, out April 18th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pre-save <a href=\"https:\/\/maddoxjones.lnk.to\/stillwftwtt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: 21 - Single Version\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5CYTirgNxE2Ev5iWQkBxyt?si=63ebfaddd7c94d8e&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emerging from Northampton as one of the UK\u2019s most compelling songwriting talents, Maddox Jones returns with the euphoric new single &#8217;21&#8217; &#8211; the first glimpse of his upcoming deluxe album,\u00a0&#8216;Still Waiting for the World to Turn&#8217;. Reimagining the wistful piano ballad from his 2024 release\u00a0&#8216;Waiting for the World to Turn&#8217;, this full-band version channels the energy of his live shows, transforming it into a soaring, melody-driven anthem destined for stadiums.<\/p>\n<div class='heateor_sss_sharing_container heateor_sss_vertical_sharing heateor_sss_bottom_sharing' style='width:39px;left: -10px;top: 100px;-webkit-box-shadow:none;box-shadow:none;' data-heateor-sss-href='https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90583'><div class=\"heateor_sss_sharing_ul\"><a aria-label=\"Facebook\" class=\"heateor_sss_facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fessentiallypop.com%2Fepop%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F90583\" title=\"Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size:32px!important;box-shadow:none;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\"><span class=\"heateor_sss_svg\" 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