RA: With “Scars” on the horizon, what does this new chapter look like for your fans? Are we finally seeing the full-length project that captures the gritty, rock-fueled sound you’ve been chasing since you were a teenager?
JK: It looks like me. It’s finally me. I produced this record myself, with additional production by David Mohacsi. I wanted to freelance all my session players and be in the room while they were playing so they truly understood my vision and heart.
I was extremely hands-on, which is new for me; in the past, I’ve always let other people take the creative direction, but this project is fully myself. The songs, the writing, and the branding are everything I’ve wanted to do for a long time. It wasn’t the right time yet, but now, it is.
This year, she isn’t interested in the polished, corporate version of herself. Through Scars and her honest take on the business, she proves that the most relatable music is made when you’ve actually lived through the fire. By leaning into the raw parts of her journey, Jaclyn has finally claimed the one thing the industry could never give her: her own voice.