Heartworms tells us about dance-driven single ‘Guess I’m Stuck In The Dark’ and tackling “uncertainty and dark humour” on new album
Heartworms, the project of London musician Jojo Orme, has released the dance-driven single ‘Guess I’m Stuck In The Dark’ as the first preview of her second album. The song pairs a groove-based indie sound with her darker style, using fear of the dark to explore insecurity and the way uncertainty can distort thoughts.
Orme says the album is recorded and nearly finished, though she is still developing its visuals. She describes its lyrics as sharing a world of “uncertainty and dark humour”, while saying the songs do not follow one fixed character or musical style. Personal changes, including her marriage ending, have also shaped her outlook and writing since her 2025 debut, ‘Glutton For Punishment’.
In short
- Heartworms has released a dance-driven new single.
- It previews an album that is nearly finished.
- Orme says the songs explore uncertainty and dark humour.
Explained simply
Heartworms is the musical project of London musician Jojo Orme. Her debut album, Glutton For Punishment, came out in 2025, and her songs combine indie music with darker themes.
Orme’s second album is nearly finished. She has said its lyrics explore uncertainty and dark humour, without following one character or a single musical style.
Changes in Orme’s personal life, including the end of her marriage, have influenced her outlook since her debut. This background helps explain why insecurity and shifting perspectives feature in her new work.
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