{
  "id": 3935141,
  "title": "A Confident, Connected Jem Cassar-Daley Shares Her Debut Album ‘Tattoos Used To Come Off In The Pool’: Stream It Now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/a-confident-connected-jem-cassar-daley-shares-her-debut-album-tattoos",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T09:52:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/jem-cassar-daley-shares-debut-studio-album-tattoos-1236327384/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jem Cassar-Daley, a talented Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung singer-songwriter, has released her debut album Tattoos Used To Come Off In The Pool. The album is a testament to Cassar-Daley's journey of self-discovery and growth, with each song reflecting her experiences and personal stories. The 9-track record, featuring hits like \"Clichés,\" \"Speak Now,\" \"Cool Girl,\" and \"All I'm Thinking About,\" showcases her powerful voice and versatile songwriting abilities.\n\nTattoos garnered a warm reception, earning Cassar-Daley two awards at the 2026 Queensland Music Awards, including Song of the Year for \"Kiss Me Like You're Leaving.\" She has also been recognized by AIR and the National Indigenous Music Awards. The album, a mixture of indie-pop and country, is a collection of personal narratives and relatable themes, solidifying Cassar-Daley's status as a rising star in Australia's music scene. Her energetic performances, coupled with her authentic songwriting, have already won over fans, and she is set to embark on a national headline tour in September to support her debut album.",
  "summary": "\"I had a say in every decision made. I feel totally connected to this album,” the Australian singer and songwriter tells Billboard.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}