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10 Years Later, Jesso Jr. Drops Scorching Breakup Album
21 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Tobias Jesso Jr. releases his second album, Shine, a decade after his acclaimed debut.
- He co-wrote hits for Adele and Dua Lipa, winning a Grammy for songwriter of the year.
- The new album delves into personal themes like his mother's dementia and a recent breakup.
Ten years after his critically lauded debut 'Goon,' Canadian pop songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr. has released a second album, 'Shine.' Known for penning hits for global artists like Adele and Dua Lipa, Jesso Jr. previously retreated from the spotlight due to performance anxiety. His decade away was spent establishing himself as a highly sought-after songwriter, even winning a Grammy for songwriter of the year.
'Shine' features eight intimate piano-driven tracks that explore raw emotions. The album confronts personal experiences, including his mother's dementia and the aftermath of a recent breakup. Jesso Jr. emphasizes his return to personal songwriting, aiming for an uncompromised expression of his current state, a stark contrast to the public persona he struggled with during his debut.
While 'Shine' echoes the heartfelt nature of 'Goon,' it also reflects Jesso Jr.'s extensive experience in the pop music industry. Despite this, he expresses disillusionment with certain aspects of modern pop production, preferring authenticity. Jesso Jr. is now preparing for a significant life change, planning to split his time between Los Angeles and a farm in Byron Bay, Australia, to be closer to his son.
