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Deaf Artist Finds Joy After Hearing Loss
29 Oct
Summary
- Juliette Jackson lost half her hearing to a cyst.
- She pivoted from sad songs to writing happy endings.
- The new album features joyous, classy pop-disco tunes.
Fronted by Juliette Jackson, the band Big Moon has achieved 12 years of success with four albums, including a Mercury nomination. Their latest work, "Forever," emerges from a challenging personal experience.
In 2024, Jackson was diagnosed with a cholesteatoma, a cyst requiring surgery that resulted in significant hearing loss on one side. This existential crisis initially prompted her to write miserable material.
She then made a significant pivot, composing songs aimed at cheering herself up and actively envisioning a positive future. This shift has resulted in a collection of joyous, uplifting pop-disco tunes.
Tracks like "Gravity" celebrate simple joys, while "Three Things" and "Fun" explore themes of youth, music, and freedom with catchy, upbeat sounds.
Several songs, including "F.O.R.E.V.E.R." and "Can I Get a Reading Please," reflect on life's transience and the importance of cherishing moments. Despite darker lyrical undertones in some tracks, the overall musical tone remains bright and celebratory.
"I See You, Honey" touches on the comfort of love, and songs like "Speed Bump" and "Sounds" highlight determination. The album crystallizes a sense of finding joy in difficult circumstances, culminating in the bittersweet euphoric chorus of "You Remind Me That I'm Dying (And That It's Good to Be Alive)."
