Sometimes in life you just dive in, and this evening was one of those moments. There I was, the teenagers were cooking in the kitchen, night was falling, and it was too cold to sit in the garden. I had time until we ate, so I dived headlong into the magazine emails and pulled out a random track. On this occasion, I am really glad I did!
Press Release:
Jenny JAM has built a fervent fanbase around the globe. She has performed at New York’s Freedom Tower for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, sang at Dubai’s Fashion Week, and performed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Highlighted single “Toy Proof” is a deeply personal song about heartbreak during an already devastating period in the artist’s life. The relationship ended just as her mother’s leukemia returned, leading her to return to the UK to become her mother’s full-time caregiver following a bone marrow transplant. The breakup forced her to confront the painful realization that someone she believed loved her deeply was unwilling to stand by her during one of the darkest moments of her life. The song reflects on self-delusion, disappointment, and recognizing that the relationship may never have been what she believed it was. Ultimately, “Toy Proof” becomes a story of resilience, about rising from the ashes, breaking free from people who emotionally drain you, and refusing to accept being treated badly.
Throughout Trains, Planes, and Airports, Jenny JAM channels lived experiences into songs that traverse heartbreak, healing, and hope. From the poignant “Toy Proof” to the playful, reggae-inflected “Friendzoned,” penned on a Hampstead rooftop during Glastonbury Festival, each track captures a moment in motion, written on planes, buses, and trains across the globe. “No matter how dark the story, there’s always a positive twist,” Jenny explains. “It’s about rising above whatever life throws your way.”
Jenny’s artistry reflects a mosaic of influences, from the honest lyricism of Amy Winehouse and the soulful classicism of Fleetwood Mac to the British rock energy of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. A trained vocalist and self-taught pianist who speaks multiple languages, Jenny brings both discipline and spontaneity to her craft. Her background in musical theatre, acting, and film production (under her legal name, Jennifer Moxham) adds a cinematic dimension to her music. She has acted alongside acclaimed talent and produced films, including Bermondsey Tales, where her song “Prove Who” was sync-licensed.
My Review
This track came out on September 18, 2026, and is out on all platforms now.
I liked this because it is lyrically very powerful, yet it is delivered with sweetness, melody, and a really upbeat feel. The theme is melancholic, with all the shades of winter, yet you cannot feel down listening to it; it sweeps you along with the moment.
It’s funny because I played this twice, and on the second play-through I thought, “This reminds me vocally a bit of Lily Allen,” and that is a good thing! The layers in the chorus are neat, and it retains a danceable sway throughout. I would describe the vocal performance as very effective, and the line, “I know losing you was my freedom in the end,” was the killer line in this tale.
It’s neat, commercial, and radio-friendly.
I will also give a mention to an earlier track from 2022 called “My Letter To You,” which I discovered when I was having a browse through her material—I never only listen to one track! This was very good: a jazz-infused ballad, stripped back and emotive, and one of those songs that would have belonged in that smoky cellar where they played great music and served the best drink in the pre-ban era! It also takes a cinematic turn in the latter stage of the song, and I enjoyed this enough to slip it into my playlist.
There is something rather appealing about discovering an artist through one song and then finding that the musical door opens into somewhere quite different. “Toy Proof” has its upbeat, melodic movement, while “My Letter To You” heads somewhere much more intimate and jazz-infused. Different sides of Jenny JAM, but both carrying that same sense of emotional storytelling.
“Toy Proof” may deal with heartbreak, but it certainly doesn’t leave you sitting in the corner feeling miserable. There is resilience in the song, and that comes through in the way it moves. I went looking for a random track this evening and found one that has earned another spin—and, as ever, that is a pretty good way to discover new music.
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By Stevie Ritson
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