We had a chat with Julia Jade following the release of her expansive new EP (extra)ordinary extras: the remixes
Lauded for her likeable, distinctive personality and the creative and ambitious scope of her sound, Julia Jade is an LA-based singer-songwriter and artist who’s charismatic allure sets her apart in a sea of exciting rising artists and hopeful future stars.
The artist’s single ‘(extra)ordinary’ from just under a year ago is celebrated for its romantic and affable charm, written about meeting somebody who helps you find the beauty in the mundane parts of life, making everything feel exciting and magical when you’re together. Now one year on, the artist has released a collection of remixes that reimagine the track in a variety of ways, making for a fun and varied listening experience that showcases a brand new side to her sound and style. We had a chat with Julia about her story and influences, the new single, and what else the exciting talent has planned for the future.
Who TF is Julia Jade?
I’m a singer-songwriter from Los Angeles who makes music based on life, love, and my favorite TV shows. I’m an avid rewatcher of sitcoms and I have a concerning number of quotes stored in my head… I might as well put them to good use! I’m a Berklee College of Music graduate, and I write, arrange, and mostly produce my own music. I am an overgrown theatre kid and I drink coffee like it’s going out of style. I’m an introvert who loves to perform and I have rock climbing gym membership despite my extreme fear of heights. I host a bi-monthly showcase called Slumber Party Sessions where artists, including myself, play sets in their pajamas…even though I am personally not a huge matching pajama set wearer… I’m a little bit of everything, I suppose!
How long have you been making music?
I have been writing music since I was about 5 years old (poorly), but started taking my music more seriously in high school and college. My first song was about how no one noticed me on the playground (emo), and the songs evolved until I wrote the earliest song that I still play to this day, “so, anyways.” I wrote it my freshman year of high school.
Why do you make music?
Sometimes I think about the legendary musicians who say that they have no other choice, that it was music or nothing. They have no other skills and nothing else would fulfill them. Alternatively, I have so many interests and passions, so many directions I could see myself going, and in all of those hypothetical realities that could be my future, music has always been a huge piece of the puzzle. I think no matter the outcome, it has never occurred to me not to pursue music, or to stop making music. It’s just part of how I live, process, and it enhances my life in every way.
In terms of performing or releasing, I love sharing what I write and connecting with people over those feelings that once felt individual and end up feeling incredibly universal. There is something really powerful about meeting someone who resonated with your song, and they share their story with you. I love it.
What are your biggest influences?
For songs, my life and my favorite TV shows and movies. Media has taught me a lot of life lessons that have trickled into my life, and I find them to be wonderful inspirations in life and art. You can definitely see that in my visuals based on The Office, Glee, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, and Ted Lasso. I use these shows as inspiration, but write about a real feeling from deep in my soul.
In terms of musical influences: David Bowie, Ingrid Michaelson, The Beatles, Bo Burnham, Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Billy Joel, and the list goes on.
What would you say has been your best moment so far?
Making the “(extra)ordinary” music video is up there. I’ve always enjoyed the product more than the process of making a music video. The days are long, and I can feel self-conscious or nervous about the outcome. The “(extra)ordinary” music video was a joy and a dream from start to finish. I got to spend the day with my very best friends and pretend to be in my favorite show of all time. Towards the end of the day, I could feel myself being sad that it was coming to an end, a feeling I hadn’t had towards a music video before.
Also, I just won a Wavy Award! Being recognized among other musicians I admire felt touching and like a milestone I wasn’t expecting.
How would you describe your sound to somebody unfamiliar with it?
Indie singer-songwriter with a theatrical flair. The lyrics are conversational and witty, and the music is as if Ingrid Michaelson, Bo Burnham, and Billy Joel became a super group.
What’s your dream “I’ve made it” moment?
Being a musical guest on SNL… and if Bowen introduced me… don’t get me started!
We love your new release (extra)ordinary extras: the remixes, what more can you tell us about it?
The song is about the person who makes ordinary things in life feel extraordinary. The original track really represents the way that I experience love, with a sense of softness and gentleness accompanied by a string quartet. I have friends and acquaintances who experience it differently, loudly and excitedly with a sense of adventure and spontaneity and a loud beat, or with a sense of mellow and ambience that I also don’t experience… I’m hoping these remixes further the song’s reach and become part of new people’s lives, representing the kind of love that they live and the kind of energy they experience within that love.
What else do you have planned for the near future?
I’ve got one more surprise release queued up for the year so far, but I can’t say that there won’t be more than that. I’ve also got three in the works for 2026 so far. I can’t wait for you to hear them.
Also, the next Slumber Party Sessions is October 24th, and it’s the Halloween Show where artists play as alter egos. I will be performing with the acapella group “The Lolas” as “The Warblers” from Glee… so you may want to get a ticket!
And finally, who is your biggest fan right now?
Honestly, I think my parents will always be my biggest fans. My dad has resonated with my music since I was a teenager, and always said he felt like he was living the songs with me, through the heartbreak and the happy.
If my parents isn’t a valid answer, I’m gonna say this girl I met who comes to many of my shows and has listened to my music so much that she noticed lyric changes and alternative melodies. She’s a real one.
