ONE “FOR THE GIRLS” | JAYDEN HAMMER RELEASES DEBUT ‘HATE YOURSELF’

THE LOS ANGELES ALTERNATIVE ARTIST LEAVES AN EARLY IMPRESSION ON 2024 | BY TALLULAH SHEPHEARD

Insanely talented LA based influential queer musician JAYDEN HAMMER has released their debut single. With a passion for music that started at the young age of 10, Jayden gained recognition by posting song covers on YouTube. Since then, their career has skyrocketed. Amassing a massive following on TikTok and having the opportunity to play guitar for renowned artists such as DeathbyRomy and Demi Lovato. Despite touring the world with incredible bands like Bring Me The Horizon, The Used, and Pierce the Veil, Jayden has managed to find time to create their own original music.

Their debut single, ‘Hate Yourself‘ is a testament to their artistry and innovation. Collaborating with co-writer Becca Krueger and producer David Burris – who have previously worked with esteemed artists like Mothica – to bring this incredible track to life. Describing the song as “for the girls” – a term which Jayden often uses to caption her TikTok covers, this highly anticipated debut single is OUT NOW!

HATE YOURSELF is an instrumentally captivating song with complex production elements. It is clear that an immense amount of time and effort went into making this song stand out from the rest. The track falls into the alternative rock genre and exudes a distinctive ‘main character’ energy. It has been described as a song that embodies a queer enemies-to-loverstrope, making it relatable and empowering for the listeners.

Fans of both Bring Me The Horizon and Avril Lavigne will appreciate and identify with the influences woven throughout the track.The single showcases a diverse sonic landscape, opening with distorted synths and enticing backing vocals before bursting into catchy layered guitar riffs. The song seamlessly transitions between guitar-heavy sections and more vocally focused moments, providing a true feast for the ears. Jayden effortlessly navigates between softly sung verses and a powerful chorus that culminates in a fierce growl towards the end of the track.The enemies-to-lovers storyline is skilfully portrayed in the pre-chorus, where Jayden sings;

“It’s kinda hot when you act like I’m a villain, it’s kinda fun making it a competition. Do you wanna be me or be with me? You only want to fight so you can touch me.”

This theme persists throughout the chorus as well, with lyrics like

“I’m a mess but you’re a bitch, you’realways such a hypocrite. So do your worst, choke on your words because I could never hateyou more than you already hate yourself.”

The powerful message of self-empowerment and unapologetic authenticity is further visualized in the accompanying music video.

As a highly anticipated release, ‘Hate Yourself‘ has far exceeded all expectations. It undeniably deserves a spot on everyone’s top songs playlist for the year. Jayden’s creativity and talent know no bounds, and it’s exciting to anticipate what they will create next and how far their own music will take them.

Make sure to keep an eye on Jayden Hammer in 2024, as they are undoubtedly poised for great success. And most importantly, mark your calendars for the release of Hate Yourself on January 26th and watch the captivating music video accompanying the song -a visual masterpiece that adds an extra layer of depth to Jayden’s extraordinary artistry.

BY TALLULAH SHEPHEARD