Jess Rae’s “Let In The Light” starts off with a jangly organic guitar riff that turns into a raspy vocal performance that is enchanting and mysterious. Lush textures from the brass to the hard-hitting riffage to the ominous organ capture a sense of unease that lifts the lyrics beyond the poetry and into something more elevated.
Artist Quote:
“It can feel challenging to take an inward look at the parts of yourself where fear, shame, anger, and depression live. This song is about breaking through that discomfort and shining a light on those inner emotional spaces. It’s about the process of learning to look at them with love, acceptance and accountability instead of judgment and criticism.”
Artist Bio;
“You may recognize Jess Rae from the Western Canadian Music Award-winning roots band Sweet Alibi. When she isn’t hitting the road with the acclaimed trio, she performs as a solo artist as Jess Rae. Under her new moniker, she has warmed up the stage for Ron Sexmith, Slow Leaves, and in various festivals and venues throughout Canada.
Jess flawlessly blends a contemplative roots sound with elements of pop, letting her soulful, expressive voice and honest songwriting do the heavy lifting. Her voice is compared to the likes of Adele, Norah Jones and Amy Winehouse. Jess takes everything life gives her and puts it into her songs. Her audiences are drawn to her sincere lyrics and soulful sound. Jess is always looking forward to sharing her love of music with her next audience. Jess’ debut album, No Straight Lines, is set to release in summer of 2024.”
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