America Jayne is a promising solo female artist who took the leap from small-town Connecticut into the big city of New York, which paid off. She soon found her home amongst other creatives working at the renowned Rockwood Music Hall. Her third single ‘My Boyfriend’s Roommate’s Girlfriend’ moves away from the raw alt sound of her previous singles, towards a more polished pop-rock approach.
The sound of ‘My Boyfriend’s Roommate’s Girlfriend’ is similar to the Manchester indie outfit Pale Waves. She clearly draws inspiration from iconic female artists such as Stevie Nicks, Avril Lavigne and Taylor Swift, while her vocals have a raspy quality similar to The Corrs.
The track’s lyrics explore themes of bisexuality and forbidden lust. Jayne proudly shares the twists and turns of navigating the queer space, encapsulated in the line – “you only call me when you’re feeling gay.” The vibe of the track is the feeling of lamenting going through cycles of the party lifestyle in the city, getting involved with all sorts of colourful characters while putting your own needs to the side.
There’s a strong sense of longing for something you can’t have, which is fundamental in coming to terms with who you are, especially as an LGBTQ person. We’re finding more and more artists exploring these themes in their music, which is a great step forward for pop culture. Younger fans are able to relate themselves to musicians when they’re more open to their audiences, adding a greater sense of relatability and authenticity.
America Jayne utilises strong reverb-y guitar to hammer home the chorus “text me when you feel a bit better.” It’s something we all say to people in our lives, although ultimately it sounds like she’s playing it safe with this one, which could be considered to be a little underwhelming.
