American Idol 2024 Top 14 Jordan Anthony releases his highly anticipated single “Lost in LA” on January 16, 2026, capturing his homesickness.
Singer-songwriter Jordan Anthony releases his lush indie pop single “Lost in LA” on January 16, 2026. The song captures his journey through homesickness after moving to Los Angeles following his Top 14 finish on American Idol in 2024.
“Lost in LA” peels back the glossy image of success, revealing the loneliness and self-doubt that often come with moving to a new city. In addition, the single reflects Jordan’s first year away from home and the challenges of chasing a creative dream. “The more I listened to it, the more I realized this song actually needs to come out,” he shares.
“Lost in LA” captures both the highs and lows of ambition. It will remind listeners that feeling lost is part of the journey. Jordan describes it as a “headphones-in-the-uber-looking-out-the-window-longingly main character moment.” Yet its message goes further: embrace the lows, celebrate small wins, and keep moving forward.
Jordan wrote the song alone in his bedroom in just thirty minutes, letting his emotions flow raw and unfiltered. Afterward, he teamed up with Nashville producers Parker Matthews and Todd Tran. Together, they transformed the demo into a sweeping, cinematic pop track that amplifies the song’s emotional depth.
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Jordan Anthony’s Breakthrough
At just 20, Jordan Anthony has already built an impressive global music career. Originally born in Perth and now based in Los Angeles, he turns personal struggles into emotionally charged pop songs. From the very start, music was his refuge. After he began piano lessons at five, he wrote his first song by seven. Through songwriting, he learned to cope with bullying and other childhood challenges.
“It allowed me to say things I never could out loud,” he recalls.
By the time he was 14, Jordan became a Top 4 finalist on The Voice Australia. Shortly after that, he represented Australia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest with his original song “We Will Rise,” placing eighth internationally. Building on that early momentum, he went on to headline Perth’s One Big Voice festival and deliver a TEDx Talk on the power of storytelling—rare achievements for someone his age.
In 2024, Jordan reached the Top 14 on American Idol, a breakthrough that boosted his profile and subsequently led him to relocate to Los Angeles, expanding his global reach. Following this milestone, he gained momentum with singles like ‘Cherry,’ ‘Reckless,’ ‘Tell Me,’ and ‘Hurt Me Sooner,’ each of which showcases his emotionally driven pop sound. Since then, his debut track, “Broken Love,” has surpassed 600,000 streams and earned spots on Spotify playlists, including Peaceful Pop and Fresh Finds Pop.
Now, with “Lost in LA” kicking off 2026, Jordan Anthony continues to rise as a fearless pop artist. Through his music, he consistently transforms personal stories into songs that connect with listeners worldwide.
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Meanwhile, listen to Jordan Anthony’s previous tracks as you await the release of “Lost in LA.”
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