my dad died
This album is a cathartic and honest collection of songs exploring my dad’s alcoholism and passing. The album captures the complex emotions of grief, love, and regret through poignant lyrics and melodies.
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Justice Cow, the musical alias of Jessica Kion, is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter whose latest album delves deeply into personal loss and emotional vulnerability. Growing up surrounded by a musical family, Jessica's early exposure to music laid the foundation for her artistic journey. Her identity as an artist started taking shape during her time at Berklee College of Music when she was exposed to and inspired by artists like Regina Spektor and Sufjan Stevens.
Her latest album, “my dad died” is a poignant exploration of her father's death. The writing process began as memories of her father flooded back, prompting her to capture these fleeting moments as musical vignettes. Drawing inspiration from Madi Diaz’s “History of a Feeling”, Sufjan Stevens' "Carrie & Lowell" and Mount Eerie's "A Crow Looked at Me," Jessica's album is a raw and honest reflection of her grief and memories.
Recorded in just four days with producer Bradford Krieger at Big Nice Studios, the album features contributions from her brother Tyler on saxophone and vocals, Kit Orion on vocals, producer Bradford Krieger playing drums and bass, and husband and collaborator Ben Levin on guitar and synths adding depth to the arrangements. Starting to perform these deeply personal songs has been both challenging and cathartic, allowing Jess to connect with audiences on a profound emotional level.
Justice Cow's music blends acoustic foundations with rich, full-band arrangements, creating a sound that is both intimate and expansive. Her ability to transform deeply personal experiences into universally resonant art makes her a compelling and authentic voice in contemporary music.
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by Wrecking Glass x Justice Cow
The music of Wrecking Glass is written, performed, and arranged by Ryan Hare
Lyrics and vocals are by Justice Cow
Co-Production, mixing, mastering by Andrew Nault
Cover photo by Ryan Hare
New Video: How To Sufjan Stevens
Listen to the song from this video "To Know You Is To Love You"
Written by: Justice Cow (Jessica Kion)
Production help from Ben Levin
Mixed and Mastered by Bradford Krieger
Saxophones, Flutes, Trumpets by Tyler Brasch
Modular Drums: Ben Levin
Acoustic Guitar: Jessica Kion
Main Vocals: Jessica Kion
Additional Vocals: Joplyn Williams, Caitlyn O'Brien (Kit Orion), and Kristin Santangelo (Krissypoo)
This song is dedicated to Flower and her lovely family Patricia, Mykki, and Stephen with a Rose.
Special thanks to Joplyn Williams ❤️
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