I wanna be real real for a second.

I was a very “late” bloomer. I knew what puberty looked like from all my guy friends long before I knew what it would be for me.

So when I was 13-14-15 years old, I would pray to God that I would keep my high notes.

I didn't know what “falsetto” was--or at least not exactly. I just knew I wanted to keep my ability to sing the high notes.

I think one of the biggest personal risks of these songs has been using my falsetto and leaning into it, enjoying it.. And it has paid off in the form of so many dear friends and family texting/messaging/DM-ing me that those notes, that falsetto, make these tracks. I'm so humbled to hear that. And there is more coming. I'm so certain I've found my voice here and I'm so glad to have anyone reading this along for the ride.

To every single person who has given me honest feedback, or complimented my falsetto, or told me what to do next… I love you and I'm definitely here for the long haul. Thank you so much for your ears and your sharing. I'm in awe of the support so far and I am so deeply grateful.

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Hey everyone! The singles are live everywhere (except they're still just on preview mode here for the time being). Here are the Spotify links if that's your thing:

https://tinyurl.com/jdrlevity

https://tinyurl.com/jdruseless

I didn't mention in the previous blog, but this project has a lot to do with mental health and our struggles to take care of ourselves despite our circumstances. I'll be posting more about the inspiration for these songs over the next few days. For now, I really hope you enjoy the songs--or that you hate them so much you still talk about them!

Hello my close and distant and long-lost friends! I'm so excited to be typing this right now, because it means I have new music coming out finally and very soon. I wanted to write a bit to explain what exactly is going on here, in case we haven't talked in a while. Here's what's happening:

1. I'm going under the pseudonym Jen Dressed Ridiculous (@jendressedridic). I love it, I'd eat it with a spoon and savor the grammatical incorrectness to the last frozen bead. This project name will include my band as well, when we finally start playing live in 2024.
2. Two singles will be debuting in the next week. Details TBA--but once they're out, I want (need?) to know what you think.
3. The plan is this: release these two singles (some “in the know” friends have already dared to attribute the word “hits”) and see what my sphere thinks. Close friends, family, students, their parents, and certainly old Common Shiner fans - you're all in on the ground floor. Let's see where this elevator goes.
4. If people like these songs, we've got plenty burning in the back. Wanna hear more songs about disappointing relationships, depression, anxiety, and maybe an overly-sweet tune about hoping every person I meet does amazing things on their journey no matter how close or far we are? All while hopefully DANCING? Tell me. I'll try to make them happen. We've got several other songs tracked and just itching to be released after some more recording and mixing. A song a month may be a lofty goal, but that's the dream here.
5. Follow me on Insta, TikTok, and Facebook for sure delights along the way.

That's it I guess! If you've even read this far, you are surely someone I love. Thank you for supporting me in my elderly state. I live for music, and I'm ready to share more.

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-mjb