Kara Jackson

3Arts Commits Over $1M In Unrestricted Grants to Over 100 Artists
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

3Arts has announced the 17 recipients of this year's 3Arts Awards. The organization will honor the new recipients next month at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Mei Semones Comes to Botanique in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

Mei Semones will bring dreamy folk-jazz with Japanese hues, a gentle haven of suspended melodies to Botanique in September. The performance is on 8 September, 2025.

Allison Russell Releases New Single Feat. Annie Lennox
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2025

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell has released the new single “Superlover” featuring the legendary Annie Lennox. Listen to the song now!

LUCKY BREAKS Comes to the Brick in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Chicago-born theater ensemble The Mill (Jaclyn Biskup, Artistic Director) and The Brick (Jaclyn Biskup, Interim Managing Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of Lucky Breaks based on the critically acclaimed collection of short stories by Yevgenia Belorusets.

Pickathon Music Festival 2024 Announces 2nd Round Of Confirmed Artists
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2024

Pickathon has just released the second round of confirmed bands for the 2024 Festival, coming August 1-4 to Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley.

Allison Russell to Embark on The All Returners 2024 US Fall Headline Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024

Singer-songwriter, poet, activist and multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell has announced her All Returners fall 2024 U.S. headlining Tour. The dates will kick off in Burlington, VT on October 25th with highlights including Webster Hall in New York, NY on October 28th, 930 Club in Washington D.C. on Halloween, The Vic Theater in Chicago, IL on November 2nd and The Fillmore in San Francisco, CA on November 11th.

Kara Jackson Releases 'Right, Wrong or Ready' Ahead of U.S. Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2024

The Poet Laureate, singer-songwriter, and most exciting new artist of 2023, Kara Jackson has shared her newest recording, a cover of Karen Dalton’s “Right, Wrong or Ready.” It’s the first piece of music we’ve gotten following the singer’s critically acclaimed debut album, 2023’a Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?. Listen to the song here!

Kara Jackson Announces Spring U.S. Tour
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2024

The Poet Laureate, singer-songwriter, and most exciting new artist of 2023, Kara Jackson is thrilled to embark on her first US headline tour. The No Fun tour is in support of her critically acclaimed debut album Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?, released last year via September.

Sounds From A Safe Harbour Reveal Biggest Programme To Date
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023

Sounds from a Safe Harbour Festival (SFSH), renowned for its eclectic and ground-breaking programming, announce their last round of ticketed shows to their line-up of artists for the 2023 edition.

Max Porter, Megan Barker, Luke Murphy and More Join Sounds From A Safe Harbour Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023

Sounds from a Safe Harbour Festival 2023 adds three dance and literature shows to their music line-up: Max Porter presents SHY: An evening of storytelling, with special music guests; Megan Barker presents KIT: An evening of storytelling, with special music guests; and Luke Murphy presents 'Volcano'.

Julia Jacklin Shares Cover of Roland S. Howard's 'Shivers'
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2023

Julia Jacklin reveals an extraordinary cover of Roland S. Howard’s “Shivers,” putting her inspired and breathtaking spin on the track originally recorded by Howard and Nick Cave’s band The Boys Next Door. Jacklin’s glassy vocals drive the song, paying tribute to the raw emotion of the original while giving it a new breath of life with her sound.

Kara Jackson Announces Debut Album 'Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?'
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2023

The Poet Laureate, singer-songwriter, Chicago-based Kara Jackson is thrilled to share details for her upcoming debut album Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love? via September. They enlisted close friends and fellow artists Nnamdi, Kaina and Sen Morimoto to help on the album’s production. Watch the music video for 'pawnshop' now!

Kara Jackson Releases New Songs 'Dickhead Blues/Brain'
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2023

Wielding her voice like a honey-coated blade, Kara Jackson crafts a blend of emotional folk music and poetic alt-country. With the radical honesty of Nina Simone, the intricate lyricism of Fiona Apple and Joanna Newsom, and the straightforward, no-frills delivery of artists like Kimya Dawson, Kara’s writing blurs the line between poetry and song.

New Ohio Theatre to Present NOW IN PROCESS 2023 in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 19, 2022

The shows, conceived and produced by a diverse group of NYC-based artists, are Untitled Ukraine Project by The Mill (Feb 1-2), Embodied by Jaime Sunwoo / Free Rein Projects (Feb 4-5), Rubalee by Caborca (Feb 8-9), and Longing Lights by Deniz Khateri and Bahar Royaee (Feb 11-12).

Final Line Up For LLAIS 2022 Announced
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2022

Wales Millennium Centre has confirmed the final line up for Llais 2022, WMC's flagship international arts festival which returns to Cardiff from 26-30 October with an eclectic line-up of international acts. 

Julia Jacklin Releases New Album 'PRE PLEASURE'
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2022

Featuring singles 'Lydia Wears A Cross,' 'I Was Neon,' 'Love, Try Not To Let Go,' and 'Be Careful With Yourself,' PRE PLEASURE sees Jacklin at her most authentic, always willing to mine the depths of her own life experience, and singular in translating it into deeply personal, timeless songs. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Julia Jacklin Releases New Single 'Be Careful With Yourself' From New Album 'PRE PLEASURE'
by Michael Major - Aug 23, 2022

Her new album, Jacklin’s third, is a masterclass in songwriting and cements her status as one of the most important songwriters of our time. PRE PLEASURE was conceived upon returning home from a mammoth Crushing world tour, and finished in a few months of recording in Montreal with co-producer Marcus Paquin (The Weather Station, The National).

Julia Jacklin Releases New Single 'Love, Try Not To Let Go'
by Michael Major - Jul 19, 2022

Julia Jacklin has shared another taste of her highly anticipated new album PRE PLEASURE, set for release on Polyvinyl Record Co. The driving “Love, Try Not To Let Go” arrives with a spontaneous and joyful one-shot video filmed in Melbourne, co-directed with Nick Mckk, and featuring a collaboration with visual artist Juliet Bryant. 

Julia Jacklin Releases New Single 'I Was Neon'
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2022

Julia Jacklin is back with a new album out this August, and it’s a welcome return with critics and fans alike preparing for yet another devastatingly powerful record. The track was also released alongside a new visual. Filmed in Melbourne, Jacklin also directed the video. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Julia Jacklin Announces New Album 'PRE PLEASURE'
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022

The music video was filmed by my constant collaborator and friend Nick Mckk at Splitpoint lighthouse. “Lydia Wears A Cross” is the first single from the new album. The album is a masterclass in songwriting and cements Jacklin’s status as one of the most important songwriters of her time. Plus, check out tour dates!