Unveiling the Raw Emotions: Jazmin Bean's 'Traumatic Livelihood' and the Strawberry House Sessions - Exclusive Interview
- Kristine Bautista
- Sep 13, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 1, 2025
About Jazmin Bean:
Jazmin Bean, a North London native, is a versatile artist excelling in contemporary pop music. Their unique blend of vulnerability and persona, nightmares and fantasies, trauma and recovery creates captivating music. Bean's breakout single 'Worldwide Torture' has 5.5 million views, while 'Saccharine' has over 66 million views. Their debut EP 'Worldwide Torture' skillfully combines hard-hitting lyrics with melodic pop hooks and trap metal elements. Bean's artistic evolution includes releases like 'Carnage' featuring Lucy Loone and the Acoustic Church Session EP. They have headlined tours, graced magazine covers, and performed at major festivals.
About 'Traumatic Livelihood'
'Traumatic Livelihood' is a 14-track album that was released on February 23, impressing listeners with its unique blend of cinematic pop and industrial alt-metal. The creators of this project expertly integrated gentle melodies to convey the deep emotional sensitivity present in the album's lyrics. Every song provides a glimpse into raw human feelings, delivering a cathartic and emotionally resonant listening journey. The album invites listeners to embark on a personal and emotional exploration, as the artists reveal their inner selves through complex soundscapes and meaningful lyrics.
This remarkable musical creation serves as a testament to the profound power of music in expressing complex and sometimes conflicting feelings, leaving a lasting impression on those who delve into its musical world. Following the success of the original release, Jazmin introduced an extended version of the album on September 6. This special release features four extra tracks from the Strawberry House Sessions, enhancing the listening experience with their unique mix of raw energy and emotional richness. Moreover, the addition of the moving song 'it's not my fault (its yours)' brings another layer of depth and contemplation to the already diverse album, cementing its position as a truly exceptional and unforgettable piece of art.
What I Thought about the album + the Strawberry House Sessions:
The album exudes a deeply cathartic vibe that resonates with listeners on a profound emotional level. The Strawberry House Sessions, in particular, showcase a remarkable cinematic quality that transports the audience into a vivid sonic landscape. The acoustic elements of the sessions add a raw and intimate touch, allowing the music to evoke a sense of vulnerability and authenticity that is both captivating and emotionally stirring. Each track unfolds like a scene from a film, with every note and lyric painting a rich tapestry of sound that immerses the listener in a world of raw, unfiltered emotion. The combination of catharsis, cinematic flair, and acoustic purity in the Strawberry House Sessions creates a truly immersive listening experience that lingers long after the music fades.
Q&A with Jazmin Bean:
For your song, “It’s Not My Fault (It’s yours)” I love how every part of the song takes you on a new journey melodically. Is this something you wanted to do intentionally before writing the song or did it just happen?
It just kind of happened, We didn't really plan this song before we made it. I was in the studio with my friend Jessica Winters - who did most of my earlier work which We were just messing around and we kind of surprise one another with this one. I like this one as it goes through a whole journey.
What is your creative process like?
I think, its always very random. I normally focus on lyrics most of the time- sometimes i have so much lyrics in my notes app or i make lyrics during recording, and lyrics help me understand the song more and let the melodies just follow up right after.
Cult Candy Cosmetics is your vegan and cruelty-free cosmetic brand. How does owning a beauty business compare to being a musician? Are there any similarities between the two careers?
Its very different, i feel like- Cult Candy came before the music and we're really blessed to keep it going and we are releasing some more products soon. Makeup has always been my passion.
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