Arend Lee Jessurun

Arend Lee Jessurun (they/them) is a singer-songwriter, producer-engineer, and music educator. Since coming out as nonbinary, they have a renewed zeal for writing and sharing vulnerable and sincere songs in their own style of genre-expansive folk. Taking a page from artists like Mary Gauthier and Pete Seeger, Arend believes songwriting is a practice of self-discovery, and sharing songs is a radical act of community-building.

Joined: April 23, 2023
Articles: 2

Music, Review

REVIEW: Lauren O’Connell — Everything Feels Ridiculous

The last time I released an album of originals, I was still two kinds of closeted, so as you can see, I’ve really been making up for lost time on the new batch,” wrote Lauren O’Connell on Instagram, in anticipation…

Arend Lee Jessurun
October 23, 2023

Music, Review

REVIEW: Tina and Her Pony — Marigolds

If you’re looking for some sweet tunes to swaddle yourself in as they carry you gently into spring, look no further than Tina and Her Pony’s latest record Marigolds. Spring is, traditionally, a season heralding life and renewal, but, for…

Arend Lee Jessurun
April 23, 2023