Jenna Roessler – simulation (2023)
Embracing her passion for music at a young age, singer-songwriter Jenna Roessler was writing and performing songs before the age of 10. Think about it, even before she hit “double digits”, her melodious vocals met heartfelt lyrics with a childish innocence. Skip ahead just over a decade and the US-based Roessler entices us with intricate, profound tracks – all at the age of 19. The latest addition to her discography is the single ‘simulation’.
Without attempting to sound like an “old fogie”, back in the day when I was 19, I hardly understood anything about myself, the world or life. Roessler exists as a representative of the new generation who grow up too quickly in my opinion, and her singles capture poignant innocence with thoughtful insight. Following her debut single ‘forget i exist’, ‘simulation’ is an exploration of the hurt, pain and anger associated with difficult experiences. Roessler explains:
“My inspirations come from the pain or frustrations of past experiences or relationships…also, for fun and meaning, each song has a colourful meaning to me…’simulation’ is red. I have seen red when I was angry and frustrated from that experience…”
Similar to ‘forget i exist’, ‘simulation’ leans toward a contemporary pop sound with its toe-tapping vibe; however, the sophomore song leans toward indie-pop with some glimpses of soul woven into the melody. Interestingly, there is a fusion of pounding drums and scorching guitars tinged with a wink of piano, a soothing lightness exists in the angsty rage.
For me, it is not the melody or the lyricism that captures my heart; it is Roessler’s vocals. Rich and bold with a dash of vulnerability, she navigates the complexity of frustration, anger and heartbreak in a soulful way. Slipping the intimate rawness of Amy Winehouse into the powerful blast of Christina Aguilera, ‘simulation’ is a complex blend of melancholy, ferocity and jovial freshness woven into a labyrinth of sound.
In addition to the single, Jenna Roessler released an official music video for ‘simulation’. You can view the video below or on her YouTube channel.
Find out more about Jenna Roessler on her official website and Spotify.
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