Country Queer: Q&A with Jaimee Harris
Jaimee Harris’s career trajectory is pointed skyward as she readies the release of her new album, ‘Boomerang Town,’ scheduled for February 17 on Thirty Tigers. Produced by Mark Hallman, the album is an impressive step forward, showcasing Harris’s knack for storytelling through an arc about breaking free from destructive patterns.
As she explains below, “Missing Someone,’ the first single from the album and the Song of the Week in our current CQ Roundup, is unusually upbeat compared to the other tracks, but an advance listen to ‘Boomerang Town’ showcases its depth of feeling and unabashed emotional sincerity—these are tunes written straight from the heart, detailing the struggles of being stuck in small-town-quicksand.
“Missing Someone” is no less sincere, but it comes on with a sizeable hook and just enough groove to double as an irresistible pop song. Harris sings of having gone off the deep end, and she’s unable to keep up with the responsibilities of her life while she waits for her new lover to return from being away. The track’s exuberant vibe speaks to love’s early phases—you can’t help but be swept off your feet.
‘Boomerang Town’ also has a video component: Harris has collaborated on videos for every track on the album, adding additional depth and dimension to an already ambitious project. She took time this week to answer some questions about it.
