Julia Jacklin

Julia Jacklin is coming to Radio/East on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. It’s a chance to see her live in Austin, a city she’s familiar with given her past appearances at Austin City Limits. Since her 2016 debut, Don't Let The Kids Win, she has established herself as a significant figure in independent music, known for a commanding voice and lyrics that lean into emotional directness. Over the last decade, she has built a catalog that includes the 2019 release Crushing and 2022’s PRE PLEASURE, both of which helped solidify her standing as a songwriter who isn't afraid to tackle heavy, personal subject matter.

This tour centers on her fourth album, The Gem. The record marks a shift in her creative process, stemming from her move to Melbourne in 2017. She recorded the project at Rat Shack studios, and the resulting songs serve as a personal reckoning. Tracks like "Brand New" and "Real Life" highlight the direction she’s taken with this latest collection. It’s a continuation of the work she’s been doing since she first started releasing music, though it carries the weight of the experiences she’s had since that initial move. She recently signed her first-ever global record deal with 4AD, which marks a new chapter in her career. The album reflects the same commitment to emotionally direct lyricism that listeners have come to expect from her, grounding the music in a sense of honesty that has been a hallmark of her writing since her debut.

As a live performer, she has a history of headlining major venues around the world and appearing at festivals like Glastonbury. Seeing her in a setting like Radio/East, located at 3504 Montopolis Dr, offers a different perspective on the songs compared to the larger festival stages she’s played in the past. The show is happening on a Tuesday night, which might be a bit of a shift from the usual weekend concert schedule, but it’s a straightforward opportunity to catch her set. If you’re planning to head out, the venue is situated right in the Montopolis area. It’s a good time to see how the newer material from The Gem translates to the stage alongside the songs that have defined her career over the last ten years. The venue is accessible, and the show provides a chance to hear her commanding voice in a space that allows for the nuance of her songwriting to come through clearly.