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The Next Big Names in Music: 2025's Top Emerging Artists

Jessica Carter Altman is making her mark with a sound that seamlessly blends emotional depth and polished pop sensibilities. Her debut album Aftermath, released in June 2024, showcases her powerful vocals and introspective songwriting. She has toured with pop favorites BBMAK and singer-songwriter Tyler Hilton, winning over audiences with her magnetic stage presence. With standout tracks like "Mirror Mirror," Altman is carving out her place in the industry - one heartfelt lyric at a time.

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Leaving Law Behind, She Found Her Ultimate Joy As A Singer-Songwriter

Altman, who graduated from University of Michigan Law School and had a thriving career as an attorney working at a Washington DC law firm, took a major career leap. She left law to pursue music full-time. Although music and being an artist was always her passion, she hesitated at first. “My head prevailed,” says Altman. “I told myself it was a silly dream and I had to take a more practical path and go to law school.”

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Waterford, Icons that Bond Generations

Jessica Carter Altman epitomises the modern multi-hyphenate, an actress and singer-songwriter who swapped courts for chords when she launched her music career while attending law school at the University of Michigan. "I am honored to celebrate International Women's Day with Waterford. This day is a powerful reminder of the impact of women worldwide. It is about recognizing how far we've come, uplifting one another, and continuing to break barriers together,"

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Jessica Carter Altman Encourages Fans to Be a Little 'Naive' on New Single

"Going into the industry that I've chosen to go into, you can't go into it unless you're a little naive," says Carter Altman. When fans listen to the track, Carter Altman hopes that it can serve as the inspiration they've been looking for to chase their dreams like she did. "When I wrote this song, I was thinking about my younger self, what I wish I knew within myself and I wish people had told me."

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Jessica Carter Altman Holds Up a Mirror to the Soul

The rising pop visionary gets raw about self-perception, artistic growth, and the power of vulnerability in her hypnotic new single With velvet vocals and raw introspection, Jessica Carter Altman returns with ‘Mirror Mirror,’ a hypnotic alt-pop confession that cuts deep into the illusions of self-perception. The track—her first release of 2025—blooms from an intimate whisper into an anthemic swirl of synths and heartbeat rhythms, dissecting the seductive, often toxic dance with our own reflections.

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In Conversation with Jessica Carter Altman

Jessica Carter Altman is making waves as a dynamic force in both music and fashion worlds. Her latest album ‘Aftermath’ has received critical acclaim for its raw emotional depth, while her stylish appearances at New York and London Fashion Weeks have cemented her as a fashion icon to watch. Known for effortlessly blending classic elegance with modern flair, Jessica's passion for music and fashion reflects her ability to tell stories through both her lyrics and her style.

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The Next Big Names in Music: 2025's Top Emerging Artists

Jessica Carter Altman is making her mark with a sound that seamlessly blends emotional depth and polished pop sensibilities. Her debut album Aftermath, released in June 2024, showcases her powerful vocals and introspective songwriting. She has toured with pop favorites BBMAK and singer-songwriter Tyler Hilton, winning over audiences with her magnetic stage presence. With standout tracks like "Mirror Mirror," Altman is carving out her place in the industry - one heartfelt lyric at a time.

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Forbes

Leaving Law Behind, She Found Her Ultimate Joy As A Singer-Songwriter

Altman, who graduated from University of Michigan Law School and had a thriving career as an attorney working at a Washington DC law firm, took a major career leap. She left law to pursue music full-time. Although music and being an artist was always her passion, she hesitated at first. “My head prevailed,” says Altman. “I told myself it was a silly dream and I had to take a more practical path and go to law school.”

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Architectural Digest

Waterford, Icons that Bond Generations

Jessica Carter Altman epitomises the modern multi-hyphenate, an actress and singer-songwriter who swapped courts for chords when she launched her music career while attending law school at the University of Michigan. "I am honored to celebrate International Women's Day with Waterford. This day is a powerful reminder of the impact of women worldwide. It is about recognizing how far we've come, uplifting one another, and continuing to break barriers together,"

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Aftermath Vinyl Album

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Pieces Long Tee

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