W: Peter James May

Paris-based provocateur Sam Quealy returns with JAWBREAKER, a sophomore evolution that trades the shimmer of her debut, Blonde Venus, for something far more intoxicating and dangerous. The album acts as a sonic whiplash, navigating the jagged edges between lust and loneliness through a high-octane blend of electro-pop and "techno-pop trash." True to its name, the record is sugary on the surface but razor-sharp at its core, capturing the raw, "don't-give-a-fuck" energy of a night that begins with euphoria and ends in a blurry, regret-free stumble home.

Crafted in the heart of Paris alongside Marlon Magnée of La Femme, JAWBREAKER is a masterclass in nostalgic futurism. The album leans heavily into '80s and '90s influences, stitching together lush disco strings and Eurodance urgency with the aggressive pulse of gabber and new wave. Recorded between a home studio and the legendary Studio Ferber, the project fuses the magic of dance music’s golden eras with a sharp, modern edge, creating a soundscape that feels both timelessly cinematic and desperately current.

Beyond the music, Quealy cements her status as a multidimensional force, blending her background in ballet, vogue, and cabaret into a high-fashion pop spectacle. From motorcycle chases in surrealist music videos to live sets that merge performance art with underground club culture, she occupies a singular lane alongside icons like Charli XCX and Peaches. Born in Australia but forged in the Parisian underground, Quealy uses JAWBREAKER to bridge the gap between hyper-femininity and fearless theatricality, proving she is as much a visual architect as she is a songwriter.