Jehnny Beth Discusses New Album 'You Heartbreaker, You' and Acting Career

Jehnny Beth's New Album: 'You Heartbreaker, You'

• 🎤 Jehnny Beth, formerly of the band Savages, has released her second solo album, "You Heartbreaker, You," five years after her debut.
• ⚡ The album is described as having tinges of new metal and punk sounds, reflecting a more powerful and energetic, even furious, tone.
• 🌍 Inspiration for the album came from touring in America and connecting with audiences who appreciate extreme music, leading Beth to honor that energy.
• 💔 Beth explains that she writes with her heart, and the album reflects feelings of heartbreak and the desire to scream in response to the world's complexities.
• 🎶 A standout track, "High Resolution Sadness," is highlighted, with its powerful opening scream.

Music and Acting: Blending Passions

• 🎭 Beth has also pursued an acting career, starring in films like "Anatomy of a Fall," though directors were often unaware of her music background.
• ✨ She expresses a desire for a director to cast her in a role that matches her on-stage energy.
• 🎬 While she has declined playing musicians in films, feeling it would be too close to her real life and that offered roles weren't as good as her own musical talent.

Supporting Emerging Artists

• 📺 Beth hosts the TV show "Echo" on European channel Arte, aiming to give a platform to rising stars in the alternative music scene.
• 💡 She believes there's a lack of support and media representation for harder-edged music, especially in France.
• 🌟 The show is designed to showcase artists rarely seen in mainstream media, with a focus on live music and creating a comfortable environment for artists.

Influences and Career Path

• 🇬🇧 Beth moved to London in 2006, finding the UK music scene more aligned with her musical tastes, particularly genres like drum and bass.
• 🤝 She has collaborated with British acts such as Idles and Depeche Mode, and her new record was made with longtime collaborator Johnny Hustle.
• 🎤 She will be playing two dates in Paris on October 13th and 14th at La Cigale.