Jett Blyton didn’t set out to break the internet – but that’s exactly what’s happened.
When the rising Australian pop artist performed an early version of his song “Apeshit” online, the moment quickly took on a life of its own, spreading across TikTok and Instagram. It soon became a viral flashpoint, catapulting Blyton from emerging talent to one of the most intriguing new names in Australia’s pop scene.
That surge of attention arrived at a pivotal moment in Blyton’s journey, followed by the release of his EP Double Vision (Vol. 2). Building on the foundations laid by Double Vision (Vol. 1) – which introduced listeners to his sleek, emotionally charged brand of pop – the new chapter dives headfirst into darker, nocturnal territory.
Across its five tracks, Double Vision (Vol. 2) sees Blyton embrace a more kinetic, club-ready soundscape, with singles like “Needingabreak” drawing inspiration from the likes of Rihanna and Madonna.
“If Volume 1 was a daytime album, Volume 2 is its nighttime counterpart — the cooler older sibling,” he shares.
As part of our Up-And-Coming Australian Artists series, we chatted to Blyton about his early inspirations, career highlights, and what’s to come in 2026.
Jeff Blyton’s Double Vision (Vol. 2) is out now.
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Rolling Stone AU/NZ: How did music influence you in your early life?
Jett: I was very lucky that I grew up around music. My dad would sing Cold Chisel on the PA, my sister would come home from school and we’d watch MTV together. For as long as I can remember, I knew I loved singing. When I got my first iPod Touch, I quite naughtily used to steal my dads Apple ID password and download whatever album was No. 1 that week: Katy Perry, Rihanna, Flo Rida. That, of course, would result in 6-year-old me belting songs like “S&M” in the living room, much to family’s shock and horror. No matter what I was listening to, though, I always felt seen in a great pop smash.
What artists influenced you growing up?
Kesha and Ariana Grande were my first true pop music idols. Growing up, I had this really, really high soprano voice, and I always wanted something I could sing along to in my bedroom. That’s to say, the pop girls have my heart. As I got a little bit older, that transitioned into Zedd’s greatest hits and then eventually Billie Eilish’s first EP. Honestly, I still look for the same things in music. There was this brazenness and bravado in all the music I loved growing up; it’s a quality I really strive for in my own work.
When did you discover your passion for creating music?
One day in Year 6, after walking home and having the house to myself, I decided to write a song. It was something akin to Ed Sheeran’s most rap-forward songs, maybe a touch more emo. It was, of course, terrible, but I just never stopped. When I hit 16, I had this realisation that I don’t just have to write songs in the garage all the time, but that I could actually find people to make them with. That was like falling in love with music all over again.
What are some career highlights so far?
A few come to mind. Putting out my song “Apeshit” was so surreal. It was about a month-long process from writing it to releasing it. There was this real spark that felt super tangible and I shared it with so many people. There’s been some cool moments with some of my idols, for sure, but nothing beats connecting with an audience for writing a song you wish you always had.
Are you looking forward to playing live and when/where can we expect to see you?
Up until recently, playing live was always this lethal dragon in my brain. Right now, I can’t wait to play shows again. I feel really strong about the direction of the new music and I can’t wait to share it and scream it out. I’m opening for some pretty cool pop girlies soon in Sydney (watch this space), but who knows, there’s some new stuff coming out real soon and I’ll be around. For anyone who has seen me live before, these shows will be totally different.
Tell us about your future music plans and what we can expect? What are you writing about?
You can expect a lot of guitars. Pop music on steroids. It’s all a lot more story-driven than anything I’ve ever released. It’s very 2000s and very red, white, and blue. They’re all screamers. I’m writing about heartthrobs and AR-17s and tarot cards and Macbeth.
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What kind of personality traits and values do you believe it takes to succeed in the music industry?
Hard work and unwavering delusion. Also, never stop listening to music.
How would you describe your music to a potential fan?
Camp capital-P Pop music written to be screamed in the car. I’ve heard Hot Chelle Rae, Audrey Hobert. It’s all in good fun.
What are your goals for 2026 and beyond? What can fans expect from you this year?
I want to release a lot of music this year. I have always had this tangible feeling that 2026 was going to be a crazy year, and I still feel it now. I’m excited for the live shows, for the project, for the sleepless nights. I want to tour this year. I try not to keep any crazy immediate goals because I’m the touch-and-go type, I have an internal vision board though. Goals for the next 10 years, though? I’ll play Coachella.
