Alt-pop sensation Sir Jude releases debut album «Revelations»

With her theatrical approach to modern-day pop, Sir Jude’s diverse range allowed her to intricately connect the dots and create «Revelations» , her first full length project. Marking such a prominent period in her life, «Revelations» is a body of work that represents a sonic journey of unravelling internalised misogyny and discovery of the self, wherein each song the same question is posed: What does it mean to be a woman today?

A distinct love for cinematic soundscapes can be heard throughout, often self-describing her music as «very James Bond.» Each of the album’s nine songs would not sound out of place on the silver screen either, the foreboding title track being a prime example with its slow building verses that explode into a sea of dramatised electronica.

Mania continues in «Freakshow», a pulsating exploration into femininity and the temptation for lust. Conceived during the chaos of isolation and being faced with just four walls and herself, Sir Jude’s cutting edge pop sensibilities consume its listener with obscure 70s soundscapes and lyrical prowess of songwriters Alex Turner and St. Vincent. «Secret Safe» acts as a moment away from the album’s distorted natures, leading down a mellower path yet still owning a message of empowerment with a side eye to toxic masculinity within its lyrics. Digitalised throbs are ever-present in the adrenaline-infused single «Preach». Enlisting electronic mastermind Maxim of The Prodigy for the release, his distinct and iconic musical style elevates Sir Jude’s brooding vocal, amounting in a gritty pulsation of estranged alternative pop.

Single «Madonna», whilst a bouncy catwalk-ready anthem, ultimately reflects on the dichotomy of the Madonna and the whore, one of the album’s most prominent themes. «Throughout my life I’ve struggled with internalised misogyny and to some extent, catholic guilt», shares Sir Jude. «Revelations was a way for me to challenge those standards, and dissect how those parts of my life make me the person I am. With that, comes this fear or challenge to stay connected to who the person I was. I found myself on this journey through selfhood and acceptance, but I know that it is a constant and evolving journey; it’s a process that I’ll always circle back to mend».

Similarly in heartbreak ballad «Mamma», Sir Jude is left exposed to her own vulnerability, craving a love in its purest form. Solidifying its place as a standout moment on the record, heartstrings are pulled at every angle, this leads into «A Message from Rosa» in which she converses with her grandmother on the significance of being a woman – «It’s a small snapshot into understanding the deeply rooted values presented to her through her youth and thereafter».

«Twenty Four Seven» is the final cry of the album, a desperate callout to unearthing the ability to love oneself in the midst of societal pressures to find love in others. Outro «Fine» is an admission of love and resurgence of heartbreak, the story is evolving but never over.

«I want this album to be the soundtrack to anyone who is at a standstill in their life and is desperate to challenge or break the emotional barriers that tradition and society corners them into” – Sir Jude.

I’ve added «Secret Safe» to my playlist below – like it so you don’t miss out on great music like Sir Jude. ( the playlist below might not reflect what is in this article says, based on when you read the article – the playlist are dynamic and new song are added regularly).

Up until now, the release of Sir Jude’s debut EP «Dreamlands 2020», featuring «What the Hell Have You Done», has collectively accrued over 260,000 streams and saw a feature on Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist. Shortly after its release, her song «Mirror» was synced to MTV’s reality TV show, «Catfish». More recently, «What the Hell Have You Done» and «Because You’re Mine» were spotted in Netflix UK’s Series, «The A List».

Her most recent singles «Madonna» and «Preach» were also showered in love, having been praised by the likes of The Independent, EARMILK, Come Play with Me Magazine and Wonderland who have pegged Sir Jude as one to watch in 2022 for her «ethereal vocals and experimental edge»