“If I write a song and my first thought is of how personal it is, I have to sing it. I have to share it with others so they can relate as well and it just helps me get some of my demons and dark secrets out.” — Jessica Lea Mayfield
Pitchfork says Tell Me, Jessica Lea Mayfield‘s most recent release, “matches and at times even surpasses her debut in terms of rueful atmosphere and unflinching songwriting, and Mayfield works to break free of her country confines and showcase her vocals in new, unexpected settings.” Uncut calls her work “dark, dangerous and utterly compelling,” and BBC Music finds it to be “a treasure of tremendous emotional resonance and focus.” Needless to say, we can’t wait to hear her live!
We recently came across this great interview that the extraordinarily gifted songwriter did with the folks over at Blare magazine, and wanted to share it with you before her outdoor Madison performance with An Horse at the beautiful East Side Club on June 30 (tickets here).
Related Content: Watch Jessica perform “Grown Man” from her 2009 High Noon Saloon concert over at our YouTube Channel.
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