From drawing inspiration from iconic vocalists like Vic Fuentes to embracing the cathartic journey of self-discovery, Jauntsen reflects on their evolution as an artist. With a candid glimpse into the personal experiences that fuel their music, Jauntsen shares insights into their upcoming single "she's bleeding out!!" and the transformative process of finding authenticity within their artistic journey.
INTERVIEWYour vocal range and passionate tone create a unique and anthemic experience. How did you discover and develop your distinctive singing style?
I think it all boils down to the roots of music that really inspired me growing up, I used to listen to a lot of singers and bands who had very high vocal ranges like Vic Fuentes from pierce the veil who has such a high vocal range but still adds a scratchy sound to it.
I never knew I could hit these notes or even achieve the sound till I started working on jauntsen because beforehand I was singing very low and pretty much moaning into a microphone. It all comes back that emo/rock music has always been the root of my love for music and overtime I’ve found other vocalists I love and try to mimic the things they do into my loud and screamy tone!
I do want to get better and try other styles of singing. I still think there's a lot of room to be improved.
Your songwriting is often described as straightforward and cathartic. Can you share an experience or moment that inspired you to write a particularly emotive song?
This entire album is full of songs that I’ve had experiences of wanting to write about a certain issue going on within my life.
I think the next single titled "she's bleeding out!!" which should hopefully be out or dropping soon when this interview comes out is a song that has defined me as an artist and also defines the album I’m working on. I have been working so much towards trying to create my own sound within the music I have been making that within the process of creating this album, I lost myself and cooked too close to the sun and have been revising/scrapping certain songs.
This next song is pretty much about me grounding myself and trying to get myself back and I didn’t even really know I was writing about that when making the song. It just honestly happened. It was meant to be a song for me to create within my artistic journey!
What's the story behind one of your songs that resonates with you the most, and why is it significant to you?
I would love to share a story about a song that isn’t released yet but the second best song that I resonate with the most is a single from my album that is called “don’t be scared.” This song hits the nail just right for me about my feelings of self-reflection and shows a spot of vulnerability that I don’t share often. Talking about the fear of being forgotten about & going down a path you aren’t happy within your life but still having the courage to get up every day and run down this path you made to get to the other side where you no longer have to feel these things.
Many listeners connect with your music on a deep level. What do you hope your audience takes away from your songs or performances?
I just want people to resonate with it, the entire album I’ve been working on is honestly a very personal project to me. About the fear of being forgotten, self-reflection & learning to better yourself as a human being. I think a lot of people relate with these things but I hope once the album comes out people can be inspired by some of the words I say and energy I give to achieve their goals because one thing I realized within making this album was that I can do it only if I put my energy instead of letting it die. A Lot of small artists I'm friends with go through the same struggles I go through and when I see the people I look up to be down on themselves it not only shows me that I'm not alone but makes me want to help these people and give them the appreciation they deserve.
How do you approach the balance between your role as an evocative songwriter and a fearless vocalist when creating music?
I think sometimes my screaming vocals and loudness I tend to achieve messes with my songwriting, I don’t think I have horrible song writing but sometimes I wish for a cooler lyric but I’m like “Oh it doesn’t matter because i’m screaming it and people will think that’s cool” which is something I’m working on defeating within my next project and future music. That’s what I live for though, to see the progression and how far of a person I've grown over time based on not only my music but my lyrics.
Are there any specific artists or musicians who have influenced your artistic journey, and in what ways have they left an impact?
I can name several artists who inspired me the most but a lot of them are from different arcs of my life. Some of the artists are Vic Fuentes from Pierce the Veil, he’s always had such an effect on how I wanted to sing and eventually write like. I also really love early Pierce the Veil music based on how they did song structure which I think is a cool noticeable thing I do within my music.
Brakence not only for his vocals also, but I really admire his production from not only his current era but mainly his starting days from his album “hypnagogia” with all the glitchy sounds and pretty synths. Jane Remover for so many reasons, her album “frailty” changed my whole production style and was the reason why I decided to go down the path of glitchy, rock, distorted bitcrush music. The list goes on but I think these 3 dial down the core of things that started me to spiral into a daw.
If I were to name artist from the scene that I adore and love much also I’d give a shout out to drama trial, corefish, leastfavorite!, all of the webcage people, myth valley, clovehitch, etc.. the list can go on i love this scene so much and have made so many great friends who have inspired me in ways they don’t even know.
Can you describe your creative process when working on new music? Do you have any rituals or habits that help you get into the zone?
Recently a lot of the songs i’ve created that have made it onto my album have been songs I produce in my brain first out of nowhere, I feel like most artist have this where they make up songs in their brain and it always happens at the worst times like when you are going to bed, or at work, etc..
Whenever I get one of those I always voice memo the melody and whatever lyrics popped into my brain and then take the voice memo, put it into Ableton then try to build off that voice momo. Rituals though? I just gotta start making a song in the morning, I am by no means a late-night sesh person. I love waking up early and making music from 8am-7pm the latest.
I can make music from like 7pm-10pm but that’s like a rare occasion for me.
Your music is known for its relatable and honest themes. How do you draw from personal experiences to connect with your audience?
Pretty much every single song I create has to do with something that happened within my life. I mainly cope with these issues by creating songs about those feelings/situations but also make it vague within my lyrics so more people can relate. I love making songs where each person can interpolate the same lyrics differently. In the end, I know what it means to me and what I went through but other people can feel the same way.
What do you enjoy most about performing your songs live, and do you have any memorable moments from your live shows that stand out to you?
Well, I’ve only played one show so far and it was also just a guest appearance with Aria leastfavorite! We played our song “subject” together which even though I only played one song it was the best feeling of my entire life hearing the whole crowd sing my lyrics along with me and seeing everyone create a mosh pit for the ending. I am so ready for whatever show I play next and am very excited to have my own set also!
As you continue to evolve as an artist, what new directions or projects do you see yourself exploring in the future?
I 100% am already planning on making another project after my album drops, I want to dive deep into every inspiration that I take into my current style and even make something other than what I make now.
I also plan on trying to evolve into more of a content creator/streamer trying to not only make music content but gaming content as this was something that I have done in my past.
I think this is where I will start to shine more within the community!
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