Rebecca Downes Strikes a Chord With Poignant New Single ‘These Days’

Jace Media Music Single Review by Glen Parkes

Rebecca Downes returns with a quietly powerful punch in These Days, the first single from her highly anticipated sixth studio album, due October 31st, 2025. Set for release on all streaming platforms on May 16th, the track marks a mature, introspective turn for the blues-rock powerhouse—and it’s every bit as moving as fans hoped.

These Days showcases Rebecca’s signature blend of soul-drenched vocals and atmospheric musicianship. Where previous singles leaned into grit and swagger, this track breathes with vulnerability, melancholy, and emotional depth. It’s a slow-burning meditation on time, change, and resilience—written for anyone who’s ever stood still while the world rushed by.

With a lush, minimal arrangement that allows her voice to shine, Downes doesn’t need pyrotechnics to make a statement. She sings with aching clarity, proving again that she is one of the most expressive and versatile vocalists in the UK blues-rock scene.

The track’s official video, set to premiere on her YouTube channel on May 23rd, promises to bring the song’s emotional weight to life. If These Days is anything to go by, the upcoming album is shaping up to be one of her most personal and resonant yet.

Jace Media Music Verdict
Rebecca Downes delivers a heartfelt, beautifully restrained track in These Days. It’s soulful, sincere, and sets the stage for a standout album release later this year.

Track:

1. These Days