Just a few years ago, Jade LeMac began to attract attention with her songs on TikTok. Today, her music has found its way into the Netflix series “My Life with the Walter Boys,” and she has performed at major festivals while earning recognition as an emerging songwriter. Amid this growing momentum, the Vancouver-based artist introduces “Prettier With Your Mask Off,” the first single from a new EP set for release in early 2027 via Warner Music Canada and East West Records.
In this new song, LeMac tells the story from the perspective of someone experiencing Stockholm syndrome, exploring how attraction and emotional attachment can develop in situations shaped by control. The song examines the relationship between desire, submission, and vulnerability.
Musically, the song features polished electronic production, pairing a bright sound with a layered mix that highlights LeMac’s vocals, bass lines, and rhythmic elements. Its structure follows familiar contemporary pop dynamics, alternating between restrained verses and expansive choruses that reinforce the tension of the lyrics.
As her audience continues to grow, the singer-songwriter has expanded her presence on the live circuit. She has performed at Osheaga, Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, and All Things Go, and joined Hilary Duff’s U.S. tour as a supporting act, marking an important step in her development as a live performer.
Her meteoric rise earned her the Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year award at the SOCAN Songwriting Awards in Toronto on October 26. She also received a 2026 JUNO Award nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and appeared on the cover of GO Magazine’s Pride edition.
“Prettier With Your Mask Off” adds another dimension to Jade LeMac’s songwriting, reflecting her perspective as a queer Vietnamese-Canadian artist and her interest in exploring the complexities of human connection.
Discover more about Jade LeMac and her upcoming releases via Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify.
photos by Meredith Truax
