This is translated clearly in singles like ‘ Hello Kitty ’ and especially, ‘ Yandere ’-a Japanese word for an individual who is head over heels for their love interest, to violent and destructive extremes. The lovechild of heavy metal and sunshine pop-don’t worry we’ll break these down-Bean is certainly unique. “A lot needs to change, and loud art is the best way to do it.” “Also, I’m passionate about ending capitalism and everyone being equal.” Two-for-two, Bean. An issue the performer finds important is animal rights, “I feel like humans really need to get off the Earth so that animals can roll out,” when profiled for Dazed 100. However, Bean goes beyond simply stepping out of the box. Luckily, “it just didn’t work cos I was so nervous.” They once even dumped a big jug of chicken liver on themself on stage to “really push it.” They dub this their ‘shock era’, though to the rest of us common mortals, they’re still in it-there was a point where the artist considered trying to pee on stage and drink said pee live from a cup to ‘Primadona Girl’ by Marina and The Diamonds.
As for those who aren’t in on it, the artist shared that they love to play with them, “On the weekends, I would go to clubs and perform and do the most extreme things that I could do and see how many people I could shock,” they recalled in an interview with DIY Mag. Bean’s art seems to pull all ends of the spectrum, from nightmarish visuals to lullaby lyrics which both transform the way we enjoy and interact with music.īean has managed to gather a dedicated following that is just as into the weird and wonderful as they are.
Frequently linked to other acts like Grimes, Rina Sawayama, Babymetal, Poppy and Melanie Martinez, the rising popstar has cemented their place in the alternative genre. There is a certain allure in the dark and lurid appeal of Bean, with their website currently featuring an image of them holding a giant blade. “I create music and film that pushes the boundaries of beauty and societal standards-and throws itself into extremes,” they said in an interview with Dazed. A post shared by Jazmin Bean ༗.̫̮ ༗ a champion of multiple aesthetics, Bean has been credited for their fearless approach to blending various styles together, sonically and visually, in their music career.