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Jett Jenkins Dives Into Grief With New Single “Joyride”

“Joyride” is a heart wrenching diary entry from Jett Jenkins most traumatic life events.

Indie-pop artist Jett Jenkins just released her moody new single “Joyride” to introduce her upcoming summer EP Through My Eyes. Written by Jenkins, the single touches on the trivial life events that deeply impacted the singer’s outlook on the past, present and future. Experiencing the loss of her father, while also losing friends, Jenkins plunged into a sea of sadness. “Joyride” is a beautiful, heart wrenching diary entry for this young woman’s most emotional and trying times. “This song is very dear to me and represents my deepest and inner feelings,” says Jenkins. “It truly means so much to me.”

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Jenkins is no stranger to using her music as an outlet for grief, mental health, and the other battles of being human. “After, this is how it feels,” she sings. “Blankness, numbness, nothing.” Listeners can sink into the raw feelings of grief as Jenkins’ delicate vocals lead them through an emotional process of realizing their reality. Fans should expect more songs like this on Jett Jenkins upcoming EP Through My Eyes, to be released in April.

More on Jett Jenkins:
Jett Jenkins is a Texas based indie pop artist who layers dreamy, colorful production behind heavy lyricism. With stylings residing somewhere between Billie Eilish and Blondie, this poignant singer-songwriter leaned into her passions after having an inspirational experience at a Clairo concert. Years of playing the guitar and performing in musical theater prepared this emerging artist to dive into her music career; her debut E.P. is described as relatable, emotional, and delivering “lyrics beyond her years.” Alongside her debut in music, Jenkins is preparing to make the transition into young adulthood as she anticipates the move from home to college. This promising powerhouse makes a show-stopping introduction in her first single, “City In Anger,” in which she captivates listeners with passionate vocals, invigorating instrumentation, and lyrics steeped in melancholy. Jett Jenkins, with her spellbinding charisma, is on track to find a home on the playlist of indie-pop lovers for years to come.

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