After scoring radio hits with “Nobody” and “Again”, Amy Jones is back with “Next To Me”, a new single about missing someone and wishing they were right there beside you.
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Amy Jones is on a hit-making streak, and she’s not slowing down! Following the phenomenal radio success of “Nobody” and “Again”, the South African singer-songwriter is back with another highly anticipated release, “Next To Me”. Written by Amy Jones and Caleb Williams and produced by Sai (Simon Van Der Heever), the new single captures the ache of missing someone you love and the irresistible desire to have them close. With momentum building behind every release, Amy is turning up the heat once again with a song that promises to strike a chord with listeners and keep her name firmly on the airwaves.
For Amy, the creation of the single was as special as the song itself. What began as a studio session that wasn’t quite finding its creative direction, turned into an unexpected moment of inspiration when producer Simon introduced an idea he believed would perfectly complement Amy’s sound.
“The whole process behind ‘Next To Me’ was quite unexpected and special,” says Amy. “I had originally booked studio time with another producer, but creatively we were struggling to find the right direction, and nothing was really coming together.
“That same night, Simon was sitting in the studio and said, ‘I’ve been studying some of Amy’s tracks and her sound, and I think she’ll love this track.’ He played me the idea, and something immediately clicked.
“That moment completely changed the direction of the session, and that’s how the whole process of creating ‘Next To Me’ began. It was one of those moments where the right song seemed to find me at exactly the right time, and I’m really excited for people to hear it.”
The result is a song rooted in honesty and vulnerability, capturing the feeling of missing someone so deeply that their presence becomes the only thing that truly matters.
“‘Next To Me’ is about that deep feeling of wanting someone you love close to you, especially when distance or circumstances make that impossible. It’s about missing someone, craving that connection and realising that sometimes all you really want is their presence,” Amy explains.
“For me, the song feels very honest and vulnerable. It captures that feeling of when everything else fades away and the only thing you want is to have that person right there, next to you. I think we’ve all experienced that kind of longing at some point, and I hope people can hear the song and connect their own story to it.”
Since embarking on her professional music career in 2016, Amy has steadily established herself as an artist with a passion for creating uplifting, relatable music. Her journey began at a young age, fuelled by a love for music that led her to teach herself guitar at just 14. After entering Idols SA in 2013, the encouragement she received inspired her to pursue music professionally.
Her breakthrough continued with the release of “Sunrise”, which gained national radio support, followed by “You and Me”, her 2018 collaboration with EDM duo Cinimin. The track earned Best EDM Song of the Year honours and saw Amy share the stage with international act Major Lazer.
Over the years, Amy has continued to grow her audience through her distinctive sound, engaging performances and uplifting songwriting. Her single “Dance on My Own” spent five consecutive weeks at Number One on Heart FM and was featured in the Netflix original series Jiva. She has also performed at major events in South Africa and internationally, including the URC Rugby semi-finals and finals at DHL Stadium, the Shrewsbury Flower Show in the UK, and Cape Town’s Formula E Fan Park alongside DJ Zinhle.
More recently, Amy entered an exciting new chapter with “Nobody”, co-written with Caleb Williams and produced by fifteen-times platinum producer and SAMA nominee Luke Goliath of Darkchild Publishing. The single achieved significant radio success across South Africa, reaching the Radiomonitor Top 20 airplay chart in February 2026.
She followed this success with “Again”, her second collaboration with Luke Goliath, written by Andre Graham.
Released earlier in 2026, the track explored the importance of authenticity and finding meaning beyond the noise, chaos and expectations of everyday life, further demonstrating Amy’s growth as both a songwriter and performer.
Now, with “Next To Me”, Amy continues to build on that momentum, delivering a song that invites listeners to connect with their own experiences of love, distance and longing.
With each release, Amy Jones continues to show why she is an artist to watch, combining meaningful songwriting with a sound that resonates with audiences. As she creates hit after hit, “Next To Me” promises to be another memorable addition to her growing catalogue.
[Pictured: cover artwork for “Next To Me”]
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