Ray Bull – Jansen's Jamz

Brooklyn-based, this indie-pop duo was formed in 2019 by Tucker Elkins and Aaron Graham. They met studying visual arts at Cooper Union in New York, but it was after graduation that their musical journey began. They’ve played venues like The Troubadour in Los Angeles and The Atlantis in Washington DC, toured with Stephen Sanchez and played festivals like Osheaga and Shaky Knees. Inspired by Harry Nilsson, The Strokes and Frank Ocean, they released their debut “Mole Life” in 2021.

Narrated by an unreliable, indecisive and hypocritical narrator, their new single explores a conflicted romantic dynamic of wanting to be near without commitment. Taken from their upcoming album “Please Stop Laughing”, expected on May 8th, the song forges a multi-faceted melodic soundscape, ranging from soft synths and rousing drums to indie-pop guitars and sweet violins. And with a slight nonchalance in the stirring vocals, this polished tune captures both desire and duality.