Jordan Anthony Finds Himself with ‘Lost in LA’

At just 20, Australian-born, Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter Jordan Anthony is already crafting a legacy defined by heartfelt storytelling and soul-baring pop. His latest single, the lush indie pop track “Lost in LA,” showcases not only his musical talent but his remarkable ability to channel vulnerability into connection.

Jordan’s journey began early. By age five, he was reluctantly taking piano lessons in Perth, a discipline he now credits as the backbone of his creative independence. At seven, he wrote his first song—an escape from the bullying he faced at school and a way to express feelings he struggled to voice. “It allowed me to say things I never could out loud,” Jordan reflects. That early realization—music as a vehicle for empathy—set the course for his artistry.

By 14, Jordan was already in the national spotlight, reaching the Top 4 on The Voice Australia in 2019 and representing his country at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest with his original anthem “We Will Rise.” He followed up with a headline performance at Perth’s One Big Voice festival and a TEDx Talk on the power of musical storytelling. But it was his leap to the global stage on American Idol in 2024, where he made the Top 14, that truly expanded his reach and prompted his move to Los Angeles.

Jordan’s breakout collaboration “Cherry” with fellow Idol alum Ajii marked his arrival as a world-class pop storyteller, pairing sleek production with raw lyricism. Now, with “Lost in LA,” he offers his most personal work yet—a song written in a single, homesick moment that strips away the gloss of LA life to reveal its emotional undercurrents. Written alone in his bedroom, the track was completed in just thirty minutes, then transformed with the help of Nashville producers Parker Matthews and Todd Tran into a cinematic pop anthem.

“Lost in LA” is a testament to Jordan’s gift for making listeners feel seen and understood, capturing the turbulence of chasing dreams far from home. The single is the latest preview from his forthcoming EP, promising more of the honesty and connection that have defined his journey so far.