Melding jazz aesthetics with singer-songwriter vulnerability is a rare talent in today’s music scene, where one artist often struggles to express one musical theme. Lindsay Jarman, however, combines an edgy Beth Orton flair alongside a sultry Norah Jones vibe. The Atlanta-based artists will be releasing her debut LP The Gallery on August 20th, which is an insightfully candid musical portrait of an artist who found her voice and reason.
“There were extremely painful moments of my life that I was able to get some catharsis for through writing certain songs on this record … they definitely added to who I’ve become as a person,” Jarman says. “Patience is passion tamed, and the rapture that prevails the willful processing of trauma holds healing and gratification in its palm. This record offered that hand to me, and I took it. I found shelter there,” says Jarman.
The songwriter spent time in New York, writing jingles for a score house, before relocating to Georgia and enrolling in UGA, completing her studies in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management several years ago. While she attributes much of her musical background to her father, she also nods to the value in self-discovery and individuality, enlisting the help of friends in the Atlanta music scene and connecting with producer/engineer Damon Moon to create The Gallery.
“I reached out to Damon, we went and had coffee, and it was an immediate connection,“ Jarman says of Moon. “The emotion and care he showed the music was something I had never had.”
This harmonious relationship is evident in the stellar production of the album’s 10 tracks, which explore themes of self-identity, generational trauma, and lessons in love and loss, all set to a light, comfortable pace and instrumentation so superbly executed that it’s easy to get lost in the textures and overlook the somewhat heavy topic matter.
Along with the LP announcement, Glide is proud to premiere “Rue Collective,” a stirring whirl of throwback loungey jazz grooves and alt-folk soul. Jarman displays here pop-cabaret vocals that when mixed atop the in sync musical backdrop, makes for an imposing debut statement,
“This song is the recognition of being in the mud of toxic love. I was in an angry state of bad companionship. I felt trapped in a possessive, manipulative love, only to realize I was the common denominator of the state of being. There were extremely painful moments of my life that I was able to get some catharsis for through writing certain songs on this record. They definitely added to who I’ve become as a person. Patience is passion tamed, and the rapture that prevails the willful processing of trauma holds healing and gratification in its palm. This record offered that hand to me, and I took it. I found shelter there,” describes Jarman.
6 Responses
Wow that was fantastic. Having seen Lindsey perform before, she really stepped it up on this one. I think she found her voice and style on this song. I love the Bluesy sound with some great guitar and trumpet. I can’t wait to hear the rest of the rest of the songs.
Wow. Just wow.
Slinky, Boozy, sophisticated. Sounds like if Natalie Imbruglia had a more talented younger sister. Love the the horn production. Elevates it to a more unique sound.
Wow she sounds great. A little jazzy folksy and je ne sais quoi all mixed together. She sounds like a fresh jewel and Michelle shocked.. ?. How exciting!
Her artistic character really shines in this song! It’s lovely and I love the aesthetic she’s going with in her promo photos too! All around a really nostalgic, but somehow modern, take on jazzy folk!
Impressive song. I’ve liked anything I’ve heard from her. She definitely has a folk style voice and blended with jazz it works!
Wow! her voice is so beautifully refined and controlled. The song melody is gorgeous and the lyrics are fab. She is just terrific. Look forward to hearing more and preferably LIVE soon!