Jacq Carol makes a debut with the punchy "I Exist," showcasing a collection of pop rock and indie pop that fuses the raw emotionality of identity with the emotional vibrancy unique to these genres. It is a clarion call for anyone who has ever felt erased, ignored, or out of place. This isn't just a song, it's a roar. With its driving drums, stacked guitars, and shimmering melodies, "I Exist" revels in the noise. Set against a soundscape of driving drums, layered guitars, and shimmering melodies, it wears its heart on its sleeve.
Despite the alternative rock touchstones, it dives down so easily, warm to the touch, where personal truth becomes a communal celebration. That's a message, and it's not just a song. It is a song of triumph, an announcement of presence, and an assertion that one can still shine when the world around you is darkening. "I Exist" was penned for Jacq's community, the transgender community. But it finds strength in its universal message. Whether trans, non-binary, queer, or just human, it's a song that meets you where you are and welcomes you to stand taller, speak louder, and take up space. Its lyrics assert existence. The energy radiates.
With "I Exist," Jacq turns the story on its head, shifting from survival to celebration. With its defiant strut, the song is less an anthem of pain and struggle than one of pride and resilience. It's free, it's contagious, and it's emotional in a perfect way. This first release also suggests Jacq Carol could be a pretty captivating new figure in indie pop music. What they manage to accomplish in creating something as deeply personal and widely relatable as they do is no mean feat. The production is smooth, with updated elements, such as the vocal delivery, which walks the line between openness and strength. "I Exist" is a statement of purpose. "I Exist" serves as a reminder that your voice matters, and you are not invisible.