Jade Jackson was recently featured in Rolling Stone’s “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know” where they described the young singer-songwriter as “a raspy-throated, confident-beyond-her-years songwriter channeling Hank Williams via a somber goth-folk aesthetic.”

In anticipation of her debut album Gilded, produced by Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness and out May 19th, Jackson has released a new video for her song ‘Finish Line’. The intensely personal and beautifully evocative clip, directed by Andrew Van Baal (Mark Lanegan, Eels, Sean Rowe) provides an ideal visual accompaniment for the song.

Gilded is unapologetically country rock, merging the heartbreak and resilience of Lucinda Williams with the melodic confidence of Emmylou Harris, yet containing the emotional presence of a young musician who cherished albums by The Gun Club and The Smiths alongside the works of George Jones and Hank Williams.

Mike Ness says of their collaboration, “I wouldn't have done this record if I didn't believe in her and her potential. The songs were amazing and came to life each week we worked on them. She is an old soul and it comes through in her songwriting and performing. She truly is one of a kind, raw and unique. She put her trust in me and I trusted she'd deliver and she did.”

Jade Jackson is currently touring with Social Distortion in the US.

Pre Amp City are a joyful and unexpected conundrum. A band that are difficult to define or pigeon-hole, much to their delight. Featuring incredibly talented artists and musicians from across Europe, their combined musical style is a venn diagram of genres and experiences, but each song contains hooks and instrumentalism that would make any pop/rock writer and producer sizzle with envy.

The new single ‘Mon Amie’ is a light-hearted, sunshine pop number with ambient echoes of ‘80s influence in its delivery. It is melodic pop that lifts your spirits in every way and turns the corners of your mouth upwards. It only takes two listens and you are well and truly hooked.

Pre Amp City consists of musicians from Wales, Ireland, France, Spain, Germany and England. Their debut album Escape will be released in the spring, combined with the release of another single. Their debut single ‘No More’ received critical acclaim, due to its poignant lyrics and evocative, no-holds-barred, politically influenced video. Band members include Fischer Z (John Watts), Pete Delgado, Katy Dann and John Constantine, all of which are the crème de la crème of bespoke artists and sessions musicians across the continent.

This pool of talent has created a sound and production that is second to none. The band have also created a kickstarter campaign for a potential European tour.‘Mon Amie’ is a track that completely deserves five minutes of your time. It is different, but take a risk and be the first …. It will put a smile on your face.