Jordan Brynn
Very happy to introduce you to Jordan Brynn who’s just released her brand new single “I Hate Loving You”.
Produced by Thomas Dulin, the self-written single is about the frustration of loving someone when they give you no reason to. It’s no doubt that Brynn is first and foremost a storyteller. “I Hate Loving You” brilliantly showcases her ability to write honest lyrics. Jordan Brynn is definitely an artist to watch :)
The Nashville-based artist will be releasing her debut EP You Like Me Better on February 25th.
“I Hate Loving You” is out now :)
Photo credit: Mallory Holcomb
Introduce yourself - what's your story?
My name is Jordan Brynn! I grew up in Nashville as the youngest of four, and I’ve been singing since I could talk. I started writing songs when I was about 9 and haven’t really stopped since. I think I fell in love with the storytelling aspect of songwriting from the beginning, and even more so as I began write about my own experiences. Now, writing and singing is my outlet and my way of expressing and preserving my emotions.
"I Hate Loving You" is your new single - what's the inspiration behind this single?
I wrote this song this past summer, when I was growing and healing, and yet somehow still a little stuck in the past. The song is about how frustrating it is to still love someone when they simply give you no reason to. It’s the culmination of a relationship that is captivatingly toxic and keeps you wanting more, only because it leaves you so empty.
Could you describe the songwriting/production process for this single? Who helped you create it?
I wrote this song this past summer. I think when I started it, I was frustrated with feeling so small and inferior in a relationship, and then became even more frustrated when I realized that didn’t stop me from loving the relationship. I wrote the song by myself, as is true for all my writing. Thomas Dulin produced the song and made it come to life. It was amazing getting to see him have ideas immediately upon hearing the song and be so passionate about creating it and still having it be honest to who I was as a writer.
What did you feel when writing this song?
I didn’t feel great. I think I was frustrated with myself for having such little control over my own feelings and for loving something despite knowing it was toxic and hurtful. But I was also really excited and in awe of this idea of hating loving someone. I think what is true for all my songwriting is that I can feel my emotions deeply but compartmentalize them in a way that lets me make art out of it.
You're getting ready to release your debut EP - what can you tell us about it?
First and foremost, I can tell you I’m really excited. This EP has songs that I wrote the day before going in to the studio and songs I wrote four years ago. I think it spans such a large part of my songwriting journey and shows so much of my personality and my heart, and I’m excited to share that. The first two singles give you a pretty good idea of the overall vibe of the EP- very pop sounding but also lyrically very intricate and emotional.
What does singing make you feel?
I think singing makes me feel very myself. Not only do I love singing, but it is how I express myself and tell stories. Singing, and specifically singing songs I write, makes me feel bold and honest in a way that’s difficult to do otherwise.
How's it like to be a woman in the music industry?
I would barely qualify myself as in the music industry, but I do really hope to be. I think my biggest struggle in this area has honestly been more about wanting to do music, but having no clue how to get into the music industry. My parents have been so helpful and supportive, but it’s difficult to navigate when you don’t have any experience in the industry.
As an artist, what is the hardest part? And what is the best part?
The hardest part as an artist is probably navigating the music industry. I feel that over the years I’ve been able to learn a lot about songwriting and music, but I know very little about how to get that into the world. It’s been really difficult figuring out the steps I need to take to get my music to the right people, but also has been a really exciting journey. The best part is probably getting to hear my songs professionally produced. I’ve been writing songs on my bedroom floor for ten years and so needless to say, it’s been a dream to hear them brought to life like this.
What are your thoughts on today's music industry? If you could change one thing, what would it be?
As someone who is trying to get into the music industry, I’m not sure I would have the strongest opinion on this. But I wish there were more ways for new artists to get plugged in and get heard.
As an artist, how's it like to live in Nashville? What do you like the most about it?
Living in Nashville is definitely very helpful in terms of making connections, and it was essential to me developing the passion I have for music now. In high school, when doing homework was my full time job, I had very little time to think of how to further my music career. So living in a place where there were open mic and writer’s nights right down the street was really nice.
What's the best advice you've ever been given?
I’ve heard from many writers and people in my life to “write what you know.” It’s so easy to hear a song on the radio and want to write one just like it, or have really grand ideas in your head of what could make a good song. But my best songs are written when I sit down and simply write what I know. I write about my own experiences and my own feelings. Writing honestly is the best advice I’ve been given.
What biggest life lessons have you learned so far?
Growing up, I was most definitely a perfectionist. Even now, I tend to want everything to be perfect on the first try, but I think I’ve learned that being perfect is overrated. I’ve learned that being myself and being willing to risk is more fulfilling and rewarding than being perfect.
In your opinion, what would make the world a better place?
If I was on tour with Taylor Swift.
What message do you want to deliver to the world?
I simply want for someone to listen to my music and feel like I captured exactly how they have felt. My favorite thing about music and songwriting is that, when it is done well, I listen and I’m so thankful someone has expressed my feelings better than I ever could and in such a succinct, beautiful way. It is a relief to feel known and expressive through my music, and I hope that others feel the same way when listening to it.
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