Los Angeles-based artist Julia Jade returns with “actually, I have time,” a softly cinematic reminder to trust your own path — even when the world feels like it’s moving faster than you can keep up. The new single, out now on all major streaming platforms, blends ethereal strings, dreamy guitar textures, and Julia’s signature mix of heartfelt vulnerability and quirky charm. With lyrics that feel like an inner monologue turned lullaby, the track is both a balm and a mantra: a song you can sing when everything feels like it’s slipping through your fingers.
Written and produced by Julia Jade herself, the song was born in a moment of anxiety and self-doubt. “I wrote this song about pursuing a dream and feeling like you’re constantly running out of time,” she shares. “I wanted it to be an affirmation you could sing anytime that feeling snuck up on you.” Inspired by the tone of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and shaped by her own experience of chasing dreams in the arts, Julia infused the track with gentle kindness, a message for her younger self, and anyone else who needs a reason to exhale. Featuring contributions from Wassim Rahmani (guitar), Ivan Krnic (bass), Anastasiia (strings), and layered vocals from close friends, “actually, I have time” is both deeply personal and quietly communal. Its simplicity is its strength, offering warmth in lines like: “If you’re singing it wrong or you sing out of tune / You won’t sing it alone ‘cause I’ll sing it with you.” The track was mixed by Confluence Audio and mastered by Xavier Hill.
A Los Angeles native and Berklee College of Music alum, Julia Jade has carved a niche for herself in the indie-pop world through her honest, theatrical songwriting. Influenced by artists like Regina Spektor and Rilo Kiley, her work often reflects themes of self-discovery, friendship, and quiet resistance. Beyond her solo work, she curates and headlines Slumber Party Sessions, a pajama-themed showcase at The Hotel Cafe that’s become a hub for connection and community in the LA music scene.
For anyone feeling overwhelmed by ambition or stuck in the in-between, “actually, I have time” is a reminder that you’re not late, you’re just on your own timeline. Stream the single on all platforms and follow Julia Jade on Instagram and TikTok, or visit JuliaJade.net for updates on upcoming releases and her next Slumber Party Sessions event.