Acclaimed indie artist, songwriter, and composer Tessa Rose Jackson (formerly releasing under the moniker Someone) has released her new EP, A Mirror Sometimes, on January 17, 2025. The project is a bold return to her roots, marking her first collection of music under her own name in six years. The EP is a deeply collaborative and emotionally rich journey that highlights Jackson’s ability to merge storytelling, intimacy, and a touch of the fantastical. Listen Here
Following a year that saw Jackson expand her artistry in groundbreaking ways—including contributing five original tracks to the soundtrack of the highly anticipated video game Life Is Strange: Double Exposure—A Mirror Sometimes is an invitation to dive deeper into her evolving sonic world.
“‘A Mirror Sometimes’ is a passion project that coloured my year magical,” Jackson shares. “It started out as an experiment—writing with songwriters I admire to shake up my creativity—but it turned into something much more profound. Each collaboration brought a new spark of inspiration, reminding me of the pure joy of making music.”
The six-track EP is a celebration of creative synergy, featuring a diverse roster of collaborators, including Noon Garden, Nana Adjoa, and Caoilian Sherlock. Jackson’s unique ability to blend her signature delicate indie sound with the styles of her collaborators has resulted in an EP that is both richly textured and remarkably cohesive.
From the raw vulnerability of “The Boulder” (a collaboration with Milo of The Shells, born from pandemic-era introspection) to the effortless flow of her track with Benjamin Longman (a reunion with her earliest musical partner from her BRIT School days), A Mirror Sometimes reflects the transformative power of music as both therapy and connection.
Drawing comparisons to Feist, Laura Marling, and Sharon Van Etten, Jackson continues to strike a balance between the familiar and the new, crafting songs that resonate deeply with listeners.
In addition to the release of A Mirror Sometimes, Jackson’s contributions to the Life Is Strange: Double Exposure soundtrack have debuted in tandem with the game’s release, including a special edition vinyl via Feel For Music.
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