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Beloved children’s musician and content creator Jules! is back, with new music! “Pizza Party,” due out May 24, is the first single from their debut album, Jamming with Jules, which is set for release this fall.
Known to millions of kids and families worldwide as the non-binary co-star on Ms. Rachel’s immensely popular Songs for Littles YouTube series, Jules’ music crosses generations and opens minds and hearts, with catchy riffs and melodies that never fail to get both adults and kids singing along.
A high-energy bop inspired by Jules’ love for many different types of pizza, “Pizza Party” celebrates people’s differences and uniqueness – through pizza! Close listening will reveal themes of diversity and acceptance interwoven throughout this upbeat number.
“‘Pizza Party’ started as a simple song about my lifelong love of pizza,” explains Jules, “but once it was time to record the album, I wanted to make sure there was a deeper message. I was able to touch on the importance of inclusivity, celebrating all our different tastes, and appreciating what makes us unique via the simple act of connecting through food. Pizza is the perfect food for sharing, and I hope people feel the joy and love I put into this song every time they listen to it.”
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ABOUT JULES:
Jules (they/them) is an esteemed children’s artist renowned for heartfelt original compositions and inclusive messaging. With a passion for teaching valuable life lessons, Jules writes music that conveys messages of empathy, self-regulation, intersectionality, and acceptance, inspiring young listeners to embrace diversity and kindness.
Jules has appeared on popular YouTube channels such as Ms. Rachel, Small Legacies, and Laurie Berkner and has been a musical collaborator of Laurie’s. Often seen by their side and featured in their songs is a charismatic puppet companion Poppy (she/her), who always has something to say and questions to ask. Jules’ world is filled with comedic interludes, multiple characters and voices, interactive dialogue, and eclectic musical themes. Jules’ goal is to remind children they are loved, no matter what.
A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in songwriting, Jules has been playing music and writing songs since age five. Their earliest musical influences were artists their parents listened to, like Carole King and James Taylor, and, of course, favorite kids’ TV shows like SpongeBob SquarePants, Sesame Street, Arthur, and Hey Arnold! Eventually, Jules developed their own taste through the world of pop rock and pop punk, enjoying Blink-182, Alanis Morissette, and similar bands in middle school and falling in love with Queen and Regina Spektor in high school. Some of their current favorite artists are Adrianne Lenker, Brandi Carlile, Frank Ocean, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and Raffi.
Jules is very involved in their community and the causes in which they believe, showing up at protests and trying to amplify the voices and messages of others on important topics that impact our world. They have done fundraising for The Trevor Project and have written on intersectionality for the non-profit Zero to Three. They also love being out in nature, hanging out with their dog River, cooking for friends, and dancing!
“Pizza Party” will be available May 24 on all major platforms. An accompanying video will debut on YouTube on that date, as well.
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