Jessica Carter Altman Shines in New Single “Trick of the Light”
Singer-songwriter and multifaceted artist Jessica Carter Altman continues to captivate with her latest release, “Trick of the Light,” available now via Symphonic. The luminous new single explores the way love transforms perception, blending vulnerability with a cinematic sense of wonder.
Co-written with Latifah Alattas and Grammy-winning engineer Jason Lehning, the song began as a reflection on how love can blur reality, yet evolved into a celebration of the glow it creates. “At first, I thought the song was about ignoring red flags when you’re in love,” Altman shares. “But as I kept writing, I realized the lens itself isn’t the problem. Love is supposed to feel dreamy, glowing, and a little surreal. It only becomes dangerous when the person you’re seeing through that light isn’t deserving of it.”
With its lush instrumentation and Altman’s soulful, resonant vocals, “Trick of the Light” captures the magic of falling in love and the quiet bravery that comes with opening your heart. The track is already receiving early support from SiriusXM’s Velvet channel, signaling momentum ahead of its official release. Fans can pre-save the single here.
This moment marks another milestone in a breakout chapter for Altman, who was recently featured in SPIN’s “The Next Big Names in Music: 2025’s Top Emerging Artists.” Known for her emotionally honest songwriting and modern, fashion-forward aesthetic, she bridges the worlds of music and style with rare fluidity.
2024 saw the release of her debut album Aftermath, followed by tours alongside BBMAK and Tyler Hilton, and a national appearance on The Tamron Hall Show. Altman’s rising trajectory has also earned her recognition from People Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, Forbes, Grazia, and Page Six, among others.
A fixture at Paris Couture Week, Altman brings the same sense of artistry to her fashion presence, attending shows for Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, and Giorgio Armani Privé. Her ability to merge sophistication with sincerity has made her one of today’s most compelling new voices—both on stage and beyond.
As she continues to evolve, “Trick of the Light” feels like the perfect reflection of where Jessica Carter Altman is headed: radiant, real, and entirely her own.
