Jorge Wilson is an indie pop artist from Stoke-on-Trent, UK, who writes with a disarming honesty that reflects the straightforward character of his roots. With a sound he describes as “modern vintage”, Wilson blends nostalgic textures with forward-thinking production, delivering a sound which fuses the charm of the past with the edge of today. Drawing inspiration from artists like Mac DeMarco, Steve Lacy, and The 1975, his music is an honest reflection of who he is andwho he’s becoming.
After years of playing in a band where he felt unable to fully express himself, Wilson took a leapof faith and launched his solo project in late 2023. Writing, performing, and producing much ofhis own material, he’s found freedom in self-reliance, guided by a personal mantra: “Listen tonobody.” That independence shines through his new single “Gemini”, an infectious, groove-ledtrack that captures the thrill of letting someone see your true self.
Written after an impromptu moment of inspiration with a friend’s guitar, “Gemini” channels Wilson’s love of both ‘80s icons like Men At Work and Michael Jackson (whose “Beat It” inspired the song’s guitar solo) and contemporary innovators such as Steve Lacy, Alfie Templeman, and Tame Impala. The track, recorded with producer Steven Griffiths (The Editors, Mothica) at DeadDoor Studios, explores the idea of duality — the side of someone you only discover once you’reclose enough to see beneath the surface.
Since debuting his solo project, Wilson’s music has earned strong support from BBC Introducingand Amazing Radio USA, alongside features in The Sentinel and placements across multipleplaylists. With “Gemini”, he continues to cement his place as one of indie pop’s most excitingnew voices — one whose sound feels both timeless and refreshingly his own.
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