“Grid Me” is Jacqui Beaa‘s latest single, and right from the first few seconds, it grabs you with its infectious energy. The track has a familiar pop-rock sound, but what really stands out is the playful bass and guitar work that gives the song its groove. Jacqui’s vocal delivery is witty and almost sarcastic at its core and yet it displays a lot of genuine emotion. It’s one of those modern pop anthems that just sticks with you.
Lyrically, “Grid Me” dives into the paranoia and insecurity that come with relationships in the digital age. Turning these everyday digital anxieties into something playful but also painfully real. If you’ve ever caught yourself asking why you haven’t shown up on your partner’s Instagram grid, this song will hit home.
This is easily Jacqui’s most confident and upbeat release so far. You can hear hints of Ed Sheeran, Paramore, and Maggie Rogers in the mix, but Jacqui manages to carve out her own space in the pop/indie/rock world. The production is pristine and has a lot of color with just enough space for her vocals to shine through. The ending of the song is where the production quality shines the most, with a really unexpected and well-executed key change to bring it home.
With “Grid Me” out on all streaming platforms, Jacqui Beaa has really stepped up her game. The single blends nostalgic pop vibes with sharp, modern takes on love and social media, and it feels like a big step forward for her sound. Definitely an artist to keep an eye on in Melbourne’s music scene.
