Jensen McRae Is More Than the Sad Music She MakesIn her first batch of solo releases alone, Los Angeles singer-songwriter Jensen McRae has tackled a number of serious subjects.
A big part of it is that I think it’s important for people to know what they’re getting into. I like to talk about my music with labels, because then people can know what to expect when they’re listening to it. I like making my music more inviting in that way. On the one hand, I obviously was distraught not just by the tragedy of the pandemic, but also because I was about to get rolling on touring. To not be able to do that was a bit of a disappointment, but I honestly feel really glad that I’ve had a year to build up my audience a little bit more. Now, when I put these projects out, they won’t just be a shout into the void.
The collaborations you’ve put out are pretty wide-ranging, with people like X Ambassadors and Alessia Cara. What appeals to you about getting outside of your strictly solo artistic career to do these things that sound different? The art that I’m making is not who I am. That’s something that a songwriting professor told our class. “Music is what you do, it’s not who you are.” That’s really valuable from a mental health standpoint, in that you are not defined by rejection or success. But it’s also helpful in what you’re talking about, as far as content goes. Just because I write sad music as a form of catharsis doesn’t mean I’m a sad girl. I can still be a well-rounded, happy person.
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