Folk’s modern muse Jensen McRae has unveiled her latest single, “Savannah,” from her highly anticipated sophomore album, I Don’t Know How But They Found Me!, out April 25 via Dead Oceans. The track, a hauntingly beautiful anthem of liberation and self-discovery, finds McRae reflecting on leaving a toxic relationship, only to be confronted by her past at every turn. As Jensen explains, “Savannah is the oldest song on the album and I think is the song that speaks most to the title and the cover art. It’s about leaving a bad relationship, falling into one that seems good, and running away, only to be confronted by your past on every street corner.” Listen HERE.
Directed and produced by Rena Johnson, the video for “Savannah” is a visual journey of self-discovery. Jensen chases a version of herself in a wedding gown—a symbol of the life she thought she was supposed to live—through a series of dreamlike sequences. From serene shots of Jensen wandering through nature to quiet moments in an empty church, the video captures the tension between who she is and who she thought she’d become, echoing her journey to confront the ghosts of her past and embrace the person she’s meant to be. Watch HERE.
Set against the backdrop of heartbreak, self-discovery, and the complexities of love, I Don’t Know How But They Found Me! is a bold evolution for the young artist. The eleven-track album, recorded in North Carolina with Brad Cook (Waxahatchee, Bon Iver) and featuring contributions from Nathan Stocker (Hippo Campus), Matthew McCaughan (Bon Iver), and her brother Holden McRae, is a vibrant collection of songs anchored by razor-sharp lyrics and timeless pop melodies. The album will include her viral hit “Massachusetts,” a track that captivated listeners with its raw vulnerability and cemented Jensen as a voice for a generation navigating love and loss.
Jensen’s voice—at once airy and textured, clear and radiant—captures both the pain of being left and the strength in choosing to leave. The album’s title, inspired by a line from Back to the Future, reflects McRae’s resilience: “I could’ve easily collapsed beneath the weight of what happened to me, but I didn’t. I was bulletproof the whole time.”
Following the release of her latest album, Jensen McRae will embark on an extensive North American and European/UK tour in Spring 2025, bringing her signature blend of raw lyricism and soulful melodies to stages across the globe. The North American leg kicks off on May 3 in Philadelphia, PA, with stops in major cities like New York, Toronto, Chicago, and Los Angeles—including additional dates added in NYC and LA due to overwhelming demand. In June, McRae will take her evocative storytelling overseas for a string of shows across Europe, with dates in Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, and Bristol. General public tickets are on sale now at jensenmcrae.com.
At just 27, Jensen McRae has already toured with Noah Kahan, MUNA, Amos Lee, and Corinne Bailey Rae, graced a Times Square billboard, and served as the cover of Spotify’s Today’s Singer-Songwriters playlist. Recently named Deezer’s Global Artist to Watch for April, Jensen continues to build momentum as a fearless storyteller, weaving raw vulnerability and poetic lyricism into songs that explore love, loss, and the complexities of life. A graduate of USC’s Thornton School of Music and a GRAMMY Camp alum, McRae is carving out space for young Black women in the folk genre with unflinching honesty and raw lyricism.
She released her debut album, Are You Happy Now?, in 2022, featuring viral singles like “Immune” and “Wolves”, and has earned widespread acclaim from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vulture, UPROXX, Billboard, and Stereogum. She’s been spotlighted in PAPER, DORK, and Wonderland Magazine, with the latter declaring, “The future is just beginning for Jensen McRae” Most recently, Jensen joined Drew Afualo on her hit podcast, The Comment Section, for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about her music, her viral Phoebe Bridgers parody, and her very relatable fear of bugs—all while bonding over their shared love of Ed Sheeran.
Inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, McRae’s voice—both literal and lyrical—resonates deeply, personifying the human experience with rare vulnerability and grace. With a sound that blends introspection and artistry, she’s an artist who’s here to stay. | 
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