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Bursting onto the scene with her style of indie pop-rock, singer-songwriter and musician JACLYN releases her debut single ‘Alive’.

The 26-year-old was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and then decided to fulfil her goal of dedicating her life to music and that promise has flourished. From laying in a hospital bed, staring out the window, JACLYN’s soul swims with music from every moment thereafter.

Unhappy with the oft-pre-programmed digital sound many in her generation fall back to, she sought live instrumentation on her new record. So ‘Alive’ brings out classy, yet passionate riffs as the bold vocals from JACLYN shine through.

When you look death in the eye, you learn a few things; you strengthen a few core muscles. The Staten Island-born songwriter, therefore, is equipped for whatever her fortuitous future holds.

JACLYN is emboldened by an irreverent voice, a defiant spirit. Her DNA is Fiona Apple mixed with Camila Cabello, HEART with Elle King. She can wash over a ballroom of dancers in finery. She can strike the mind of a person leaning against the gym wall in a hoodie.

At times, the album feels as if she has an army of grunge greats behind her. JACLYN will release the nuanced record this summer.

Proceeds from the project will go toward the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. And with the release comes this message: “Whether it’s cancer, depression or another affliction, you can regain the strength to live in full again”.

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