The flicker of gaslight lanterns in the rain, the uneven brick sidewalks, the wrought-iron balconies adorned with plants, the neon signs hanging on every corner—these sights inspired Brock Wimberley to write and record “Midnight on Royal Street.”

The shutdown caused by COVID-19 in 2020 gave Wimberely more time away from his day job as a commercial lawyer. The extra time paired with his passion for pop music led him to p...