Jeanines

Jeanines create music that feels like a series of vivid, fleeting snapshots. Their sound is defined by ultra-short songs that rarely overstay their welcome, often clocking in under two minutes. It is a world of shimmering Rickenbacker-style guitars and a rhythmic urgency that feels both nervous and determined. The melodies are undeniably catchy but carry a persistent undercurrent of melancholy, creating a 'sad-but-fast' aesthetic that is deeply addictive.

What truly sets them apart is the contrast between Alicia Jeanine's pure, unaffected vocals and Jed Smith's hyperactive drumming. While the singing is calm and reflective, the percussion pulls from a frantic 60s soul playbook, giving the songs a propulsive energy that keeps the wistful lyrics from becoming too heavy. It is DIY pop at its most refined, stripping away all filler to leave only the most essential melodic hooks.

Start with their 2022 album 'Don't Wait for a Sign'. It perfectly captures their evolution from bedroom-pop origins into a more robust, yet still intimate, chamber-pop sound. Each track is a miniature masterpiece of songwriting economy, making it the ideal entry point for anyone who loves the intersection of 80s indie-pop and classic 60s songwriting.