Angrier, darker, deadlier – this is how Kim Jennett is described on her newly released single “Dead To Me”. Last October, we reviewed Kim’s previous track “Hell Is Wherever You Are” and the blog was one of our most popular entries of 2024. “Dead To Me” is as brilliant, raw and absolutely addictive as its predecessor. With her powerful vocals, spellbinding stage presence and classic heavy metal/classic rock sound, Kim is being constantly linked to legends such as Janis Joplin and Lzzy Hale. And while those comparisons are always meant to be compliments, I much prefer to treat Kim Jennett as her own person and not a copy of somebody else. She has abundant talent and skill to be taken as the true rock and roll star she is and “Dead To Me” should be proof enough for all the nay-sayers and non-believers.
“Dead To Me” single cover
Official bio: Kim Jennett is a powerhouse in the rock scene known for her commanding voice and electrifying performances. From captivating crowds at Download Festival to bringing the rock into the mainstream on ITV’s The Voice, she has consistently proven herself to be the force to be reckoned with. Following the success of her latest single “Hell Is Wherever You Are”, Kim is stepping up once again with the second release from her “Queen of Hell” EP. “Dead To Me” takes a darker turn, blending modern synths and gritty guitars with her signature soaring vocals.
I’m very, very grateful to Kim that she decided to write a track about ghosting. “Dead To Me” is one of those songs I wished existed when I was younger. If it had, it would definitely be comforting me after several really bad break ups, friendships breakdowns and “friends” disappearing out of the blue from my life. The refrain “rest in hell, you are dead to me” would have been a great line to throw at certain individuals as I realized they were not my pals, but a toxic influence. I’m sure many people will relate with the main theme of the song: the painful abandonment, deceit and anger we feel after being left without answers or even a word of explanation.
Not every relationship (romantic or not) will end as described in the song, with somebody disappearing without a trace, dead in the night, but things like that are not that unheard of. Actually, ghosting became so prevalent in the last decade that the American Psychiatrist Association did a study on it and reached the conclusion that those who pulled off the disappearing acts were often insecure, immature, scared of conflict, or unable to communicate their feelings. Whatever their reasons, they left behind a wide range of hugely negative outcomes: from severe mental health distress, self harming, suicide attempts and even PTSD. Victims of ghosting reported inability to trust others, self doubts, anxiety and depression. Almost 90% of women ghosted in long term relationships had blamed themselves and at some point experienced feelings of great anger and fury. Hearing a song describing what we went through will help many women – knowing you are not alone can be a powerful, liberating feeling.
Kim promised that “Dead To Me” will be an angry, raw and emotional track and she has kept her word. The song stands at 3 minutes and 19 seconds and offers a pure heartbreak and rage at the realization that any person, no matter how loving, caring or devoted, can simply be discarded like a bag of trash.
Kim photographed by Adam Kennedy
Musically, “Dead To Me” is very similar to “Hell Is Whenever You Are”, it’s still good old rock and roll with elements of hard rock, classic rock and 80’s inspired heavy metal. Ms Jennett is not reinventing the wheel, and I’m very happy to see her sticking to what works best for her. She is a great singer, with incredible vocal range and she could sing any type of music, but at heart she is a rock and roll performer. “Dead To Me” offers what’s best in the American influenced mainstream hard rock – gritty guitars, fast tempo, modern and crisp production and heavy rhythm section. My favourite parts of the song? Kim’s incredible screams in the background (1 minute and 44 second mark and again at 2 minutes and 55 seconds) and delightful synth passages connecting verses with repeated choruses.
“Dead To Me” is a great, very rock radio friendly track tackling a serious topic. We need more songs like this on our radio stations, Spotify playlists and on being played live at gigs. If you are attending any of Kim’s shows, please request she plays it, shout the title out, make sure she knows it is important for you she plays it.
Rock and roll’s main mission, next to entertainment, is to rebel against injustice, break barriers and spread awareness. “Dead To Me” was not available to help me when I needed it, but it is here now and many people can benefit from hearing it.
We truly don’t need another brat summer, we need black widow summer. So spread the word folks.
“Dead To Me” has been out since the 28th of March 2025.
Kim Jennett on social media:
https://www.kimjennett.net/
https://www.facebook.com/kimjennettvocalist
https://www.instagram.com/kimjennettvox/
https://x.com/kimjennettsings
https://www.tiktok.com/@kimjennettvox
https://www.youtube.com/@kimjennett2869
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QQScxXeWT4IyduFvtWfQ8
Rita Dabrowicz
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