Julia Jacklin: The Gem review – tender, emotional storytelling of hope and hopelessness
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•Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:23 GMT
📰 What Happened
Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin has released her fourth album, The Gem. A Guardian review calls it tender, emotional storytelling about hope and hopelessness.
The review says Jacklin's gentle, controlled voice is her superpower. The ten-song record blends lush pop-rock, bright upbeat jangle and stripped-back acoustic songs.
Lead single Get Away From Me (I Think I'll Love You Soon) gives the record a bright, upbeat start. The Gem is out now on 4AD and Remote Control Records.
🔍 The Backstory
Jacklin is from Melbourne and has been making music for more than a decade. Her 2019 album Crushing introduced her to audiences around the world. It mixed heartbreak with calm, quiet storytelling.
Her 2022 record Pre Pleasure turned even more inward, looking at how growing up with religion shaped her sexuality. Its songs leaned much harder into modern pop.
The Gem returns to ideas about God, doubt, hope and hopelessness. Critics say it shows both mystery and warmth, and continues her path as one of Australia's finest songwriters.
🎯 Why It Matters
Jacklin is one of Australia's best-known songwriters. Her new album gives local music fans a thoughtful record about everyday life, belief and letting go.
Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin has released her fourth album, The Gem. A Guardian review calls it tender, emotional storytelling about hope and hopelessness.
The review says Jacklin's gentle, controlled voice is her superpower. The ten-song record blends lush pop-rock, bright upbeat jangle and stripped-back acoustic songs.
Lead single Get Away From Me (I Think I'll Love You Soon) gives the record a bright, upbeat start. The Gem is out now on 4AD and Remote Control Records.
Jacklin is from Melbourne and has been making music for more than a decade. Her 2019 album Crushing introduced her to audiences around the world. It mixed heartbreak with calm, quiet storytelling.
Her 2022 record Pre Pleasure turned even more inward, looking at how growing up with religion shaped her sexuality. Its songs leaned much harder into modern pop.
The Gem returns to ideas about God, doubt, hope and hopelessness. Critics say it shows both mystery and warmth, and continues her path as one of Australia's finest songwriters.
Jacklin is one of Australia's best-known songwriters. Her new album gives local music fans a thoughtful record about everyday life, belief and letting go.