(May 14) At just 23 years old, Jess Yaffa is emerging as a powerful voice in pop-rock, blending emotional depth with rebellious flair. Today, Yaffa shares the official lyric video for “Suburban Dystopia,” a raw and reflective track from her debut album, Thoughts That Keep Me Up At Night, available now on all streaming platforms.

“This high-energy pop/rock embodies the rush of embracing spontaneity.” – Earmilk

“‘Suburban Dystopia’ is a reflection on the love-hate relationship that I have with the suburbs,” says Yaffa. “There are so many things that I love about it, but sometimes you need to spread your wings.”

“Bleeds emotional, heartfelt lyrics.” – New Noise

The lyric video captures the restless spirit of the song, Jess explains, “this video was made in one take and is meant to highlight the conflict of wanting more than your hometown but being grateful for where you came from.” 

Produced by Grammy winner Scott Jacoby (Coldplay, John Legend, Vampire Weekend), Thoughts That Keep Me Up At Night showcases Yaffa’s knack for anthemic choruses and heartfelt songwriting. Her hands-on approach—writing all of her songs, directing her visuals, and shaping her brand is garnering attention.

“A declaration of artistic independence.” – I’m Music Magazine

Jess Yaffa is more than a promising newcomer—she’s a bold, self-possessed artist redefining what it means to make honest, genre-bending music.

“A delightful, guitar-forward pop-rock nugget.” – Uproxx