Paris Jackson, the 26-year-old singer and daughter of pop icon Michael Jackson, has given an interview on the Live From Bed podcast, discussing her forthcoming album and the personal topics she explores in her lyrics. She warns fans that some of the material may be “hard for some people to hear” as she delves into subjects that may be touchy. Jackson recalls how she draws on her experiences of pain, heartbreak, and loneliness in her music but assures listeners that the topics she explores weren’t hard for her to write, as she has already dealt with the emotions and opened up to those close to her.
Although details about the album remain scarce, including the title and release date, Jackson did explain that she draws inspiration from her collaboration with songwriter and producer Linda Perry. She recalls how they decided to make “something loud, fun and a little more specific” while avoiding “vague” and “fake deep” lyrics. The currently unnamed release will follow on from last year’s singles, “Bandaid” and “Hit Your Knees.” It is not yet known if either of the two tracks will be released as part of an upcoming LP.
Last year, Jackson went on tour across America, opening for Silversun Pickups, and performs at a number of festivals, including Bonnaroo, Bottlerock, and the baseball-themed Innings Festival. The year prior, she released a three-track EP called “The Lost,” and Jackson spoke with The Struts’ Luke Spiller as part of NME’s Friends Like These series.
Paris Jackson’s debut album, “Wilted,” released in 2020, received mixed reviews. While some critics called it inconsistent, enthralling, and excellent at times, others believed it felt caught between twee folksy pop and bewildering alt-rock. Ultimately, it provided a glimpse of the artist that Jackson could become, and we await further news of the highly anticipated follow-up
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