Manchester-based singer-songwriter and trans woman, jasmine.4.t, has revealed details about her debut album, “You Are the Morning,” set to be released on January 17, 2025, via Phoebe Bridgers’ label, Saddest Factory Records. This announcement marks a significant milestone for jasmine.4.t, who became the first UK signee to the label.
“You Are the Morning” is described as an album dedicated to queer friendship and resilience, capturing the essence of healing and the transformative power of love and community within the trans experience. The album’s title track and previous singles like “Elephant” and “Skin on Skin” have already given listeners a taste of its thematic depth and musical diversity, from finger-picked acoustic guitar to punk influences.
The album was produced by the acclaimed trio boygenius, comprising Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus, at Sound City Studios in Los Angeles. This collaboration brings a rich, layered sound to the project, with contributions from an all-trans band, including Phoenix Rousiamanis on piano and strings, Eden O’Brien on drums, and Emily Abbott on bass. The involvement of the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles adds a communal aspect to some tracks, emphasizing the album’s themes of collective strength and identity.
“You Are The Morning” – The title track speaks to the healing found in queer friendships and resilience against violence.
“Elephant” – A song about the complexities of early trans love, capturing both heartbreak and healing.
“Skin On Skin” – Celebrates the physical and emotional closeness of queer relationships, reflecting on past and present experiences.
jasmine.4.t’s journey to this album was marked by personal upheaval, including coming out as transgender, facing homelessness, and navigating new relationships. “You Are the Morning” thus becomes not just a musical project but a narrative of survival, love, and change. The album reflects on these experiences with a mix of joy, heartache, camaraderie, and isolation.
The album has already garnered attention for its profound personal storytelling and unique musical collaboration. Critics have praised its authenticity and the way it intertwines personal narrative with broader social commentary on trans life and love. With its release, jasmine.4.t is not only sharing her music but also advocating for visibility and support for trans individuals in the music industry.
“You Are the Morning” by jasmine.4.t is poised to be a significant cultural and musical statement, offering a beacon of hope, identity, and community for many. Its release is eagerly anticipated by fans of intimate, honest storytelling in music, marking an important moment for representation in indie music.
YOU ARE THE MORNING TRACKLIST
- Kitchen
- Skin On Skin
- Highfield
- Breaking In Reverse
- You Are the Morning
- Best Friend’s House
- Guy Fawkes Tesco Dissociation
- Tall Girl
- New Shoes
- Roan
- Elephant
- Transition
- Woman
