Jean Pack will release her hotly anticipated debut EP Allora on July 25th. The project is teased by the shimmering lead single ‘Ruby’, available now. Recorded at Big Child Studios in Cork with producer Caoilian Sherlock (Jackie Deluxe, The Shaker Hymn, The Tan Jackets), Allora announces Jean Pack not just as a voice to watch, but one to follow into the dark, the glittery, and the gloriously unexpected.
Jean Pack’s earliest brush with performance came as an extra on the original Thunderbirds (1965–66) – a fitting prelude for an artist drawn to retro-futurism and theatrical flair. She calls Allora “a dirty aperitif with the first pint of the night” – the moment that sets the tone for everything to come. Joined by her Slay Babies and other slayjacent stars, Pack’s debut EP cues up a buzzing, luminous evening.
When asked about the lead single ‘Ruby’, Pack reflects:
“There are four precious stones – diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds – each with its own unique chemistry. Rubies, in particular, often carry inclusions – flaws formed naturally over time.”
Pressure may make diamonds.
But what shapes us?
For Pack, we don’t break under pressure – we emerge as rubies: flawed, but forged by experience.
A blend of deep reflection, sharp humour, and camp flair runs throughout Allora. The songs feel both fresh and familiar, echoing her love for The Beatles, Nancy & Lee, The Raincoats, and The Velvet Underground. But Pack never leans too hard on nostalgia – her voice and vision stay bold, bright, and unmistakably her own.
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EP Launch Show – 6th June
Jean Pack & the Slay Babies perform Allora live
Dali, Cork City
with special guests Moleman + A.C. Bergermann
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