Coming out of the underground music scene of Atlanta, Georgia, JAW$ is an artist who’s hard to pin down and that’s exactly how he likes it. Since his 2022 debut EP SHARKBAIT, the enigmatic alternative artist has been building a world of his own, drawing from a vast array of influences that stretches across rock, hip hop, goth and experimental sounds.
Refusing to be boxed into one lane, JAW$ is walking a path where emotion and sonic exploration walk hand in hand. JAW$ makes an impact not just through sheer volume but through conviction; last year alone, he released ten singles, each one expanding on his sonic identity with an output that feels at once focused and feral.
His music doesn’t play by the rules and yet it hits with emotional accuracy and with hundreds of thousands of spins to his name, the audience is clearly listening and more importantly, connecting. Currently working on his upcoming debut full-length record, he’s set to deliver a Goth-inspired outing that stands at the crossroads of rock and hip hop. While details are still under wraps, the creative direction promises more of the bold, genre-agnostic storytelling that’s become his trademark.
Now, stepping into 2025, JAW$ returns with “AWAY,” a track that drags us deeper into the emotional sphere where heartbreak and sonic experimentation collide. Built on stacked guitars and subtly eerie vocals, it’s an alternative rock offering that’s wrapped in shoegaze atmosphere, resulting in a fuzzy jam that’s moving and memorable from start to finish.
Jumping in with the angular bite of distorted guitars and emotive vocalisations, the strike of drums ushers in a steady, downtempo groove as his voice snakes through the hazy arrangement. With delicate processing to accent the feel of the song’s context, he crafts an immersive alternative rock scene that glides through a smooth ebb and flow to offer a smokey and thoroughly hypnotic sound.
With “AWAY,” he’s delivered a piece that’s as emotionally charged as it is sonically daring, once again showcasing his highly unique songwriting and ability to thread aching emotion throughout his sound. With his forthcoming debut album on the way, we can’t wait to see what JAW$ has in store for the rest of 2025 and beyond.
Listen to AWAY below
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