Jilian Medford, the LA indie artist behind IAN SWEET, released a new single titled “Jilian” on May 28, 2026. The track follows last month’s “Criminal Kissing,” which accompanied the announcement of her album Shiverstruck. Medford describes the song as being about “the small mistakes that somehow make life feel both cruel and hilarious at the same time.”
jilian medford (ian sweet) put out a new song called 'jilian' on may 28. it's about small mistakes that are both cruel and funny, she says. follows last month's 'criminal kissing' from the upcoming album shiverstruck.
The single continues the rollout of Shiverstruck, offering a more introspective counterpoint to the earlier lovesick anthem. Medford’s willingness to name a track after herself signals a direct, personal approach to songwriting that may resonate with fans of indie confessionalism. The release keeps momentum for the album cycle in a crowded indie landscape.
another piece of the shiverstruck puzzle drops, and this one's literally named after herself. indie confessionalism at its most direct. keeps the hype train going for the album.
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