JESSICA WINTER RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘WANNABE’

Tuesday 13th May, alt-pop provocateur Jessica Winter releases her new single ‘Wannabe’, out now via Lucky Number. ‘Wannabe’ is the third single taken from Jessica’s upcoming debut album, My First Album, which is set for release on Friday 11th July. The music video for ‘Wannabe’ is out now and is available to watch below.

On ‘Wannabe’, Jessica creates a stripped-back, raw, and emotive pop anthem. Taking inspiration from 90s grunge, the track has an earworm chorus and lyrics that will be on a loop in your head for days. ‘Wannabe’ is an endlessly relatable track and demonstrates why Jessica is one of the most authentic and innovative alt-pop artists on the scene today.

In the accompanying video, directed by Roger Spy, we see Jessica as ‘Edward Scissorhands’ recreating the iconic hair-cutting scene from the classic 90s film but with a surprising end twist to reflect the message of the song. 
 
Speaking about ‘Wannabe’, Jessica said:

“I wrote this song after a lengthy doom scroll. Got bored of feeling less than and the daily comparison.  This song is a friendly reminder to stay in your own lane and to remember you are just as alien as everybody else.”

Speaking about her debut album, Jessica said:

“‘My First Album’ is conceptually about ‘somebody’ aspiring to be a star and wanting to fill the void deep inside herself.  Along the way there are various diversions and adventures, involving people, places, and things. Ultimately, however, she is on a journey of self-discovery and realisation, and that all she really needs is to love herself.”

In July, Jessica Winter will play multiple in-store live dates to celebrate the release of My First Day, playing cities including London, Brighton, Bristol, Leeds, and Liverpool. All dates and details can be found below, and tickets can be purchased HERE.

Jessica Winter is also announced the headline Gay Times’s SXSW London stage on Friday 6th June, playing XOYO.

My First Album is Jessica’s long-awaited debut album following multiple years of critical acclaim. To date, Jessica has been featured and supported by the likes of The New York Times, GQ, Dazed, Rolling Stone US, Rolling Stone UK, The Guardian, The Times, CLASH, Dork, DIY, The Forty-Five, NME, The Line Of Best Fit, Gay Times, and Loud And Quiet. She has also been well supported across BBC Radio 1 and 6Music.

On My First Album there are shades of Kylie Minogue and the glitter of 80s Madonna, there’s the flamboyance of Prince and Queen and there’s energy and occasional snarl of punk and the dreamy arched-eyebrow of psychedelia.

Jessica Winter is a British singer, songwriter, and producer known for her experimental pop music that blends elements from various genres, including pop, industrial, and indie. Often compared to the likes of Kylie, Robyn, and Grimes, to date, Jessica has released a series of EPs, including Limerence (2023), More Sad Music (2021), and Sad Music (2020), each showcasing her ability to infuse unconventional themes and introspective lyrics into pop song structures.

In addition to her solo projects, Winter has an extensive list of credits as a co-writer and producer, having collaborated with artists like The Horrors, The Big Moon, Jazmin Bean, Phoebe Green, Lauren Auder, Pre Goblin, Sundara Karma, Walt Disco, and Brodka.

 

JESSICA WINTER 2025 LIVE DATES – (IN-STORE DATES IN BOLD)
16th May – ROM Courtyard, Brighton @ Alternative Escape
30th May – Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds
11th July – Rough Trade East, London
12th July – Resident, Brighton
13th July – Rough Trade, Bristol
14th July – Crash, Leeds
15th July – Jacaranda, Liverpool
16th July – Banquet, Kingston at Pryzm Disco Room
17th July (daytime) – Pie & Vinyl, Southsea
17th July (evening) – Vinilo, Southampton

MY FIRST ALBUM, TRACKLISTING
Nirvana
L.O.V.E.
Feels Good (For Tonight)
Aftersun
Big Star
Worst Person In The World
I See The Robin
All I Ever Really Wanted
Wannabe
Just Like That
Got Something Good
Only Lonely
To Know Her 

 

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