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Jess has an unflinching self-awareness which draws comparison to Fiona Apple and Sara Bareilles, while her jazz-influenced harmony and soulful, groovy rhythms are inspired by the likes of Madison Cunningham and Corinne Bailey Rae. Together, she blends elements of pop, folk, soul, soft rock and jazz, to create a catalog of songs that are rich in musical texture and lined with incisive, vulnerable prose.
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She released her debut EP, tryhard, in October 2024, produced in collaboration with Grant Eppley. Each song explores themes of hope, cynicism and nostalgia through a lens of hard-earned clarity. Featuring electric and upright bass, extended jazz piano passages, soulful trumpet lines, thoughtful guitar layering, and soft background harmonies, the arrangements in tryhard move seamlessly between groovy, jam tracks and sweeping ballads.
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Onstage, she pairs impeccable intonation with sharp wit and magnetic presence, inviting audiences into both the humor and the heaviness of her world.ā Her work resonates with listeners drawn to thoughtful songwriting, dynamic harmony, and emotionally grounded performances.
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With continued momentum in the Austin scene and new material in development, Jess is steadily building a body of work that translates powerfully in both stripped-down and full-band settings, delivering performances rooted in technical precision and emotional honesty.
