Jess Stewart returns with ‘Heartbeat’, a new single arriving on 5th June 2026. It is flirty, upbeat and built around the rush of falling for someone when you least expect it. From the start, the song leans into that familiar pop sweet spot where nerves, excitement and total loss of composure all arrive at once.
That setup gives ‘Heartbeat’ an easy appeal. It is about racing hearts, sweaty palms and going completely tongue-tied around the person you want most. Jess does not overcomplicate that feeling. She just lets it be fun, chaotic and a little bit overwhelming, which is exactly why the idea works.
A crush anthem with real lift
Musically, ‘Heartbeat’ is framed as a bright pop release with catchy hooks, playful lyrics and an addictive chorus. That matters because a song like this has to move quickly. It has to feel as immediate as the emotion behind it. From the way the track is presented, Jess Stewart clearly understands that. She is aiming for something feel-good, direct and built to stick.
There is also something smart in the way the song handles its subject. Plenty of tracks about attraction go too cool or too intense. ‘Heartbeat’ sounds like it lands somewhere much more enjoyable. It keeps the energy light on its feet, but it still holds onto the genuine panic and excitement of having a crush. That balance makes the whole thing feel more relatable and much more fun.
A natural next step for Jess Stewart
That approach fits the wider shape of her catalogue. The Cambridgeshire artist has been building a name through upbeat, emotionally honest pop songs about love, self-discovery and navigating your twenties. Tracks like ‘Summer Love’ and ‘Just Like The Movies’ have already helped establish that lane, giving her space to pair smooth vocals with lyrics that feel open, accessible and easy to connect with.
There is momentum around her too. Jess has picked up repeated support from BBC Introducing Cambridgeshire and Essex, alongside coverage from outlets including Clout and FAME Magazine. As an independent artist, she has steadily built her following through streaming platforms, indie press and live shows around Cambridgeshire. ‘Heartbeat’ feels like the kind of release that can keep that rise moving, because it sharpens the qualities that already suit her best.
More than anything, ‘Heartbeat’ sounds like a single with a clear sense of purpose. It is not trying to reinvent her or push her into a completely different space. Instead, it doubles down on what already works: bright hooks, emotional clarity and pop songwriting that knows how to make a big deal out of small but very recognisable feelings. For a song about unexpectedly catching feelings, that feels like exactly the right call.
‘Heartbeat’ Review
There is something properly cute about the whole idea of ‘Heartbeat’, and I mean that in a good way. Jess Stewart is not trying to make having a crush seem mysterious or devastating or cooler than it really is. She is going for the blushy, awkward, slightly chaotic version of it, where your brain stops working properly and suddenly every tiny interaction feels enormous. That is such a fun space for a pop song, and it sounds like she leans right into it.
I also really like that this does not seem weighed down by its own concept. A lot of pop songs about attraction can feel a bit too polished, like they have had all the actual nerves sanded out of them. ‘Heartbeat’ sounds more alive than that. It still has the hooks and shine you want, but there is enough fluster and personality in the setup to stop it feeling too neat. It sounds like the sort of song you put on when you want to feel a bit brighter and a bit less embarrassed about how obvious your feelings are.
And honestly, that is probably why it works. It sounds like she knows her lane and is happy to enjoy it instead of fighting it. There is confidence in that. ‘Heartbeat’ feels light on its feet, easy to warm to and very easy to picture soundtracking somebody’s overexcited walk home after a good date. For me, that makes it feel like exactly the kind of single that can pull more people into her world.
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