Jessica Simpson Teases Fans with Mysterious Clue—Is New Music Finally on the Way?
Jessica Simpson in New York City in April 2023. Raymond Hall/GC Images
Jessica Simpson has stirred excitement among fans with a cryptic social media post hinting at her long-awaited return to music. The actress and singer, who hasn’t released an original studio album since Do You Know in 2008, shared a series of photos on Instagram of herself in a recording studio, igniting speculation that new music may be on the horizon.
“Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic,” Simpson captioned the post, alluding to a personal and introspective approach to her comeback. She continued with a heartfelt sentiment: “This comeback is personal.” Simpson, now 44, explained that her return to music is “an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve,” suggesting that her new work may reflect themes of empowerment and self-discovery.
In a previous interview with People, Simpson shared how her music has also influenced her fashion designs, describing how dressing to match her artistic feelings enhances her creativity. “If I dress the part of what I am feeling artistically, I am better able to express myself in the words and music I am writing,” she said. She explained her distinct style, featuring “lots of fringe, lots of turquoise, high heels, and lots of slip dresses, short and long.” This style, she noted, is a reflection of the music she writes, blending fashion and self-expression into a cohesive artistic vision.
Simpson also expressed her renewed passion for songwriting in a recent cover story with Footwear News. She revealed that writing has become an unexpectedly therapeutic experience for her, a practice she hadn’t engaged in fully for years. “Writing music has become a beautiful therapeutic thing for me that I didn’t know was so natural,” Simpson told the publication. “But it’s because I haven’t done it in so long.”
The Footwear News interview further confirmed her intention to release new music soon, hinting at a fresh chapter in Simpson’s music career. While no official details about a release date or album title have been announced, her comments suggest that the music she’s crafting is both a return to her roots and a deeply personal exploration of her life experiences.
Simpson’s post and recent interviews have left fans eagerly awaiting her next project, which appears to embody her journey of healing and self-empowerment. With over a decade since her last album, Simpson’s comeback promises to be a meaningful and transformative chapter, blending her personal style with the artistry she’s rediscovered. As she returns to the studio, Simpson seems poised to reconnect with her musical roots and share a story that reflects her resilience and evolution as an artist.
