✦ An Album Born from the Stage Light
The fresh and glorious voice of English queer pop, Jessica Winter, finally greets us on July 11, 2025, with My First Album. Direct and sincere just like its title, this record is not merely an “introduction”; it is a self-assured manifesto of existence.
Carrying the glittering textures of ’80s pop to the dancefloor with industrial synths, the album blends disco, synth-pop, and industrial pop elements with Jessica’s alt-pop persona. Singles like L.O.V.E., Wannabe, and Aftersun bring a theatrical sparkle to the queer pop scene.
The Dance of Emotions: On the Tracks
L.O.V.E. — Jessica pens an anthem on the ornate chaos of love addiction. The music video, inspired by Bob Fosse’s Star 80, features a home-based photo shoot scene, creating a dark metaphorical effect.
Wannabe — An alt-pop form that is raw and heartfelt, inspired by grunge. With a nod to Edward Scissorhands, the visuals capture a deep expression.
Aftersun — A moment filled with club energy, befitting the fire of summer. In the video, Jessica tears at her hair and surrenders herself to the bustier rhythm, like a dance of freedom.
Tracks like Big Star, Worst Person In The World, and Nirvana turn queer neuroticism into a sparkling, theatrical form of pop. They carry the aesthetics of both an inner journey and a stage performance.
A Bridge Between Aesthetic and Inner Experience
On this album, Jessica fuses her own stage magic with punk, psychedelia, glam, and queer aesthetics. Her performances are theatrical and flamboyant; she always draws the audience’s gaze intensely toward her.
The album is ‘My First Album’ because, after writing for others and gaining experience, she now emerges with the first record to carry her own name.
This album is the outward expression of a soul that chooses to create without giving way to falseness
Echoes from Critics and Listeners
NME (4/5): “A bold debut that reflects transitions between emotions; eccentric yet self-assured.”
Clash (8/10): “A brave, fun, and addictive summer album. A pop that shines even in the dark.”
AllMusic & MusicOMH: A strong debut, but also a sign of bigger things to come. “The rise of a new star on stage.”
The Stage of the Soul: Closing Note
My First Album is not just Jessica Winter’s record; it is a transition, a self-discovery, and a manifesto of stepping onto the stage. We witness melodic tableaux that dance with emotions, and the glorious expressions of queer identity. She leaves behind a powerful feeling while whispering a truth we see on stage: Your voice is a clear and undeniable act of existence
