Detroit indie artist Jax Anderson has built a reputation for writing indie-alt anthems that boldly speak to overcoming the forces in the world that try and keep us from loving ourselves and actualizing our full potential. Anderson is fresh off a fall tour with Bishop Briggs and Miya Folick, and a short headline tour in early 2020 with sellout shows in Detroit, Chicago, and Indianapolis. She has toured North America and Australia with artists like Foster The People, SIGRID, PVRIS, and Misterwives, and has played Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Sasquatch, and more. Jax has a long list of past syncs with partners like ESPN, Netflix, Hulu, and Vodafone.
2017-2019
OVERVIEW
RECORDED MUSIC
SPOTIFY PLAYLISTING
New Music Friday, Young & Free, The Office Stereo, Pop Edge, New Music Friday, Indie Arrivals
"SOBER" Rotation on Triple J Radio (AUS)
"REAL LOVE" #1 song on Triple J Radio (AUS)
"QUEEN" #10 Song of 2017 on Triple J Radio (AUS)
APPLE PLAYLISTING Best of The Week, Breaking Pop, A-List Alternative
STREAMING SUMMARY
6.5 Million streams since 2015
(with very little editorial support)
10k Spotify Followers
4k+ Youtube Subscribers, 1Mil+ Views
SYNC WORK
FORD: "Find What You're Looking For" featured in re-launch of Shelby Mustang GT500
VODAFONE: “Queen: Remastered” featured in Germany’s launch of Gigacube 5G.
HULU: "Running" (Unreleased) featured in 2018 Harlots Trailer
BIORE: "Monster" featured in 2018 TV spot
ESPN: "Queen" featured in 2017 Wimbledon and U.S. Open Spots
FREEFORM: "Start A Riot" featured in Famous In Love
FOX: "Can you Feel me Now" Featured in Gotham
VICE: "Shotgun" Promo
Sync Licensing:
TOURING:
2019 TOURING
Bishop Briggs & Miya Folick - North American Tour - 24 dates
PAST TOURING
DIRECT SUPPORT
Foster the People • Phantogram • Walk the moon • PVRIS • Sigrid • Misterwives • X Ambassadors • Bleachers • Charli XCX • Sylvan Esso • Lights • GRiZ (Red Rocks)
FESTIVALS
Bonnaroo (performed a set & sang vox w/ Chance the Rapper at Superjam) • Lollapalooza • VooDoo Fest • Falls Fest (AUS) • Les Escales (FR) • Firefly • Sasquatch • Electric Forest
Detroit Headliner: 1100 Tickets Sold
***LATEST RELEASE*** - NEON GOLD RECORDS**
HEAL EP
The Heal EP is based on my process of healing through unlearning. i think it's important to question what you believe & why you believe it. these songs are a documentation of what i've unlearned over the past 2 years & how i’ve healed so many open wounds i didn’t realize existed in the process.
PRESS
Release Party
To celebrate the release of “Heal”, Jax threw a Free large scale art exhibit in Detroit featuring six of her favorite Detroit visual artists. Each artist visually interpreted themes from her new EP, entitled “Heal”. Their work was displayed on a custom installation Jax designed inside the old Assemble Sound church sanctuary in Corktown, Detroit.
WHO IS JAX ANDERSON?
I’m first & foremost a songwriter & performer. In a past life I was a director & editor professionally & now use what I know to create all of my own content. Also v into photography & design as well. I like to say I’m creative boss. Also I was born & raised in Detroit, MI.
Why does Jax Anderson create music?
Because growing up I didn’t have anyone like me - openly gay, unashamedly obsessed with good pop songs, a female creative who directed & edited her own visuals, content, and designs. I didn’t have anyone to look up to that was a total creative boss. So I became one.
Who creates the music?
I write just about every song with my older brother, Seth (SYBLYNG). We then bring the track to friends around Assemble Sound to critique & make it better. We’ll touch on Assemble a little later…
Who is Jax Anderson’s community?
I believe in creating a strong sense of community. My fans are diehards who will drive 9hrs in a day to see me play. I know about their lives & they know about mine.
My personal community can be found at Assemble Sound in Detroit, MI. It’s a church from the 1870’s that a few friends & I purchased to create a space for us to develop our craft & create community. It’s a recording studio/rehearsal space/licensing house that is a hub for a shit ton of Detroit creatives. Assemble is where I find my producers/creative collaborators. I’m able to record all of my music & make all of my content for practically no money because of this space. It’s awesome & if you really want to peer into my heart & soul you should definitely come check it out sometime.
HEAL VISUALS
“SCARED TO DEATH” VISUAL
“HEAL” VISUAL
PAST RELEASES:
Mixtape:
“THIS IS A COPING MECHANISM FOR A BROKEN HEART”
Single:
“REAL LOVE”
“world is her church, love is her God, and the truth is her bible” - Audiofemme
“The best Pride anthem” - Refinery29
“Real Love is a f*cking celebration!” - Triple J
STATS:
- #1 Most Played on Triple J
- Performed on Triple J’s Like A Version in Australia
- Over 200,000 plays in the first two weeks
- Spotify Editorial Playlisting: Young & Free, The Office Stereo, Pop Edge, Front Left
EP Release:
BROKE ROYALTY
NEON GOLD RECORDS (NA) | CREATE CONTROL (AUS/NZ) | Different Recordings / PIAS (UK)
**vinyl pressing sold out in hours
**sold out release show**
PRESS
PHOTOS
PAST VISUALS
CONTACT
Feel free to contact us with any additional questions or requests. Thanks for listening!
Garret Koehler, Assemble Sound garret@assemblesound.com