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Julia Jacklin release of ‘The Gem’ album

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Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin released the single ‘The Hardest Thing’ in August 2026, accompanied by a music video filmed over Melbourne. This served as the third single from her upcoming fourth studio album, ‘The Gem’. On September 25, 2026, Jacklin released the full album through the label 4AD. The record was recorded at the Rat Shack, a Melbourne studio located above a pub, tattoo studio, and hairdresser. This unconventional setting required managing exterior noise from foot traffic and the venue below, which helped Jacklin embrace a more “organic and less controlled creative process.” The project represents a significant shift in her career, marking her first release with 4AD and a departure from her previous recording habits. Unlike earlier albums often recorded quickly in North American cities, Jacklin utilized a year-long, “slow-burn production process” to break the industry cycle of constant touring and recording. The New details regarding the production reveal that Jacklin initially completed a version of the album features in just ten days, but rejected it because she felt the musical choices were influenced by what she thought others would want to hear. She subsequently spent an indie-folk sound additional eleven months working with country influences, exploring producer Robert Muiños to refine the record. Musically, the album expands her sound by incorporating more rhythm, texture, and diverse arrangements, ranging from heavy indie rock and electronic pulses to delicate folk and piano-led ballads. The project explores themes of change, the tension between personal freedom and the desire for love, and the liberation found in breaking old patterns.

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