Jxdn is riding high. With his debut album Tell Me About Tomorrow, collaborations with heavyweights like Machine Gun Kelly, and VMA nominations under his belt, it's safe to say he's on a hot streak. But for the rising pop-punk star, this is just the beginning.
In a new interview with Kyle Meredith With..., Jxdn reflects on his rapid rise, his evolving sound, and how the punk community—both past and present—is rallying around him.
"It's been really crazy, man," he says of his whirlwind success. "I never thought I’d be here, but at the same time, I’ve worked so hard. It just shows that hard work pays off." Despite his fast-paced ascent, Jxdn remains grounded, crediting his team, his fans, and mentor Travis Barker for guiding him through it all.
Barker’s influence is all over Tell Me About Tomorrow, from the production to the punk ethos embedded in its DNA. But Jxdn's voice—both literally and metaphorically—has been the standout. The evolution of his sound from his early singles to his debut album is nothing short of remarkable, especially when it comes to his scream. "I always loved challenging myself," he admits. "I just decided, I know what would sound sick if I heard it, and there's something about screaming that carries a lot of impact."
Influenced by bands like Silverstein and armed with vocal coaching from Valerie Morehouse, Jxdn found a way to incorporate raw emotion into his music. "She literally teaches people how to scream, but funny enough, I haven’t even talked to her about it yet—I just kind of went for it."
But beyond the sound, it's the themes in Tell Me About Tomorrow that hit hardest. Songs like "Angels & Demons" and its sequel "Angels & Demons Pt. 2" dig into personal struggles while offering a lifeline to listeners. "I wanted to give people hope," Jxdn explains. "Although I was falling into these situations, I was still going towards the angels. There’s hope at the end."
With Travis Barker as his mentor, Jxdn also embraces the legacy of punk legends while carving his own path. "I told Travis, ‘We’re making punk cool again.’ And he was like, ‘Don’t get it twisted—punk has always been cool. Everyone’s just realizing it again now.’"
That respect for the genre’s history extends to his music, with nods to bands like Blink-182 and The Used. "Wasted Year" leans into Blink’s iconic sound, with Barker’s blessing. "The funniest part is when people comment, ‘This is literally a Blink-182 song,’ and I’m like, ‘Did you know Travis is in Blink?’"
As he gears up for a massive tour with Machine Gun Kelly and his own headlining dates, Jxdn is ready to bring that same energy to the stage. "I love music, I love putting on a show, and I love my fans. All of that combined is going to change people’s lives."
For Jxdn, success isn't just about chart positions or sold-out shows—it's about the relationships he's built along the way. "I find success in relationships. That’s the only way I’ve gotten here—by people seeing me and believing in me."
Tell Me About Tomorrow is more than just a debut album—it's the start of a journey. And for Jxdn, tomorrow is looking pretty bright.
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