What can I say about Jessica Lea Mayfield that hasn't been said already? She has recieved incredible reviews and acclaim for her new album, Tell Me, which was released on February 8th on Nonesuch. Everywhere from Rolling Stone to Spin Magazine, Paste, NPR, major newspapers nationwide, and the list goes on and on, have named her as a hot new artist to watch this year. She is definitely on my list too, but that is nothing new. I have been following and a fan of Jessica's since she was a mere 14-year-old playing open mic nights in Kent, OH with her big brother David. I am a proud owner of 1/100 copies of her first EP entitled White Lies, which was released under the name Chittlin. It is no surprise to me that now, as a 21-year-old who has grown into herself, and her talent continues to expand and blossom that others are taking notice as well.
Jessica's new release, along with her 2008 debut, With Blasphemy So Heartfelt, were produced by Black Key's Dan Auerbach. She also has found help in The Avett Brothers who have supported and helped her make a name in the spotlight. But Chittlin... sorry, I mean, Jessica (it's still hard for me to get used to her growing out of that nickname) owes her success to her family, and she is the first to give credit and thanks to them for that. She was home-schooled growing up, and played in the family band since she was 8 years old. Her brother David, who is also doing very well in the music industry for himself these days (check out: The David Mayfield Parade) will be performing with Jessica on stage again tonight on David Letterman. They have a beautiful chemistry together, and it is a show you will not want to miss!
Here, you can listen to Jessica Lea Mayfield's first EP and full-length album streaming:
And as for the new album, Tell Me, do yourself a favor and purchase it. She reminds me of Lucinda Williams caught in a teenage daydream. The album has so many different influences, and drags you along through a sultry badass array of raw honest alt-country bluegrass roots with an electro-pop flavor in the middle. Congratulations and good luck on your continued success, Jessica!
Here's the first single off the new album:
Jessica Lea Mayfield - "Our Hearts Are Wrong" by Nonesuch Records
And another great sample off Tell Me:
Jessica Lea Mayfield- I'll Be The One You Want Someday by Nekos Barnes
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