The singer and songwriter known as
Jessamyn has released her latest EP album, “Songs of the Living.”
The record is composed of six original tracks for an approximate
total listening time of 20 minutes. It has been released on the
Golden Hammer Records music label. It is her most significant
official release since her 2012 collaboration LP, “Ghost and Door
Party.” A bright, uplifting collection of contemporary folk rock
music from one of the best-kept secrets in the genre, “Songs of the
Living” stands as evidence that Jessamyn has plenty of sonic heart
and soul to go around.
Jessamyn cites as main artistic
influences the Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Iris Dement, and
Rich Mullins. Of these, her vocal timber most resembles a cross
between Mitchell and Amos, while her songwriting resonates with the
classic patterns of Dement. Her rhythms groove mildly and pleasantly,
with more swing than Iris Dement but less aggression than the edgier
work of the others. The result is a unique, gentle tone and writing
style which is Jessamyn's own.
Lyrical themes on “Songs of the
Living” are largely personal in nature, never melodramatic or
overwrought. Asked to enlarge upon her inspirations for the record,
she writes,
“I'm not sure there's a single
message. I suppose if I was to identify a constant on this EP, it's
that most of these songs were written from a place of deep searching.”
Jessamyn's first foray into music was
as a drummer, which she began at seven years old. She played for
bands throughout her high school career, picking up piano and guitar
along the way. Her collaboration with singer-songwriter, guitarist
and priest, Fr. Charles Klamut, has been described as existential
alt-folk music.
“The past few years have been
particularly fruitful for me as a songwriter,” says Jessamyn. “I
plan to release in the near future several of the dozens of songs I
have recently penned.”
The “Songs of the Living” EP by
Jessamyn is available online worldwide. Get in early.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
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