Just Jillian

Just Jillian is a multi-instrumentalist and film maker based in Toronto. After playing in a few bands, a solo effort was put forth. What Day Is It was released in April of 2018. An album that deals with constantly being in motion, it has enough twists and turns to lend that sentiment to the listener.

“What Day Is It” is a bouncy track that builds quickly before leveling off in a catchy chorus. This is a track that asks the simple questions, and unearths deep answers. It opens with a fun guitar lick supported by a booming bass drum and a hi-hat. As the bass chugs along, the lyrics join. During the chorus it is revealed that the drummer actually has a full kit! This song has a wanderlust to its tone.

“Say You Don’t” tells an all-too familiar story. Struggling lovers that must come to terms with the end of their relationship. There are words that no longer hold any meaning, and therefore shouldn’t be said. It’s a morbid topic. “Say You Don’t” is not morbid; it is bright and confident, with enough passion in the words and the delivery to masquerade as a fun pop song.

“Goodbye Woman” is a track fueled by guitar licks. The entirety of the song is punctuated by them. It gives the song a strong push in energy.

​The influence of pop on What Day Is It is undeniable. Elements of pop, in every sense of the word, are front and center being sung loud and proud for the world to hear. It’s an album that is sure to entertain with a lighthearted approach to even the serious topics.

​Don’t be too quick to underestimate Just Jillian. There’s a lot more to offer than just catchy choruses and guitar riffs. Skilled writing paired with excellent performance and recording has resulted in What Day Is It. - Divide and Conquer Music

I don’t think Jillian gives herself enough credit if her chosen name of Just Jillian is anything to go by. If anything, she’s the whole package and you couldn’t possibly ask for more from an alternative Hip Hop Folk Pop artist. With her latest single Free Radio Jillian teamed up with the sickeningly talented Rap artist Redkin tha Ancient to create one of the most compelling urban indie compositions I’ve had the pleasure of introducing my eardrums to this year. Midway through the track, the reminiscence of Just Jillian’s vocals to Stevie Nicks’ hit me. She has the same sultry prowess of the iconic performer, yet there was something about Just Jillian’s stylised approach to sound that made her vocals infinitely more warming. The Toronto based artist clearly doesn’t construct her sound around any boundaries of genres with her delectable infusion of Indie, Folk, Pop, Hip Hop and Rock all into one hauntingly resonant track.

You can download and stream Just Jillian’s latest track from her latest album What Day is It via BandCamp.

Stay up to date with Just Jillian’s latest tracks by following her on Facebook. - ANR Factory