Jess Healey is an Austin-based indie artist who sets memorable melodies against complex harmony and writes with unflinching self-awareness to create songs that are personal yet expansive. Blending elements of pop, folk, soul, rock, and jazz, her work draws comparisons to Fiona Apple, Madison Cunningham, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Phoebe Bridgers.
 

Since launching her career in 2023, she has performed an official SXSW 2024 showcase and plays notable Austin venues including Mohawk, the 04 Center, Monks, and the Elephant Room, performing alongside Kevin Lovejoy, Gerry Gibbs, and Joel Frahm. A recurring featured artist with Sofar Sounds and Austin Music Love, she currently holds a Saturday residency at Jupiter Supper Club and a monthly residency at Batch ATX, and has performed in New York City.
 

She released her debut EP, tryhard, in October 2025, produced in collaboration with Grant Eppley. The record uses nostalgia as a lens to examine past relationships, conflicted self-perception, and an evolving outlook on the future — balancing musical sophistication with emotional honesty.