Baltimore singer-songwriter Jimmy O’Keefe just dropped his first release of the year, Good Night Nobody. The seven-song album is full of raw emotion led by O’Keefe’s character-filled vocals. Built entirely using live looping, the album blends acoustic folk with experimental sounds that feel both simple and heavy.
The first song on the album, “Angels and Dust,” is a stripped-back track led by Jimmy’s vocals and acoustic guitar. It feels like you’re right there in the room with him. In the middle of the album, “Rather Be Alone” comes in with a steady, train-like rhythm and a catchy, upbeat energy.
The final track, “Ego Death,” closes things out with soft synths and layered vocals, leaving listeners in a reflective, almost dream-like state. It’s a gentle ending to an album full of big feelings.
This release transports listeners into a state of emotion and reflection. O’Keefe says, “I came into the studio with an RC-600 and two days to record seven songs. What came out feels like an elegy for someone who forgot how to cry—so he just stacked his own voice until it sounded like grief.”
Each song on Good Night Nobody tackles a different fear—whether it’s fear of being forgotten, losing control, or just facing yourself. Inspired by artists like Mount Eerie and Sufjan Stevens, Jimmy turns anxiety and sadness into something strangely beautiful. It’s music that makes you stop, sit still, and maybe feel a little less alone.
Listen to the new album Good Night Nobody, out now.