In the latest episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English sits down with Kaia Jette, an artist who is rapidly carving out a new niche she calls "Fantasy Rock." Fresh off the viral success of her single "Medusa," which has garnered over 12 million streams , Jette discusses her journey from the underground venues of Salt Lake City to the creative epicenter of Nashville.

With a background performing in soul-funk, 80s pop, and indie bands since she was 10 years old , Jette’s recent "Fantasy Rock" EP blends cinematic storytelling with heavy riffs. The conversation explores three pivotal themes:

Jette’s music is defined by high-concept themes, particularly Greek mythology. She describes her breakout hit as having "Greek mythology vibes" and notes that the genre is "really cinematic and fun to explore". For Jette, songwriting is an exercise in imagination, often "imagining a feeling of some sort and putting it into a story".

Having moved from Utah to LA before settling in Nashville, Jette offers a unique perspective on the American music scene. She humorously notes that "Nashville is like if Utah and LA have a baby," combining a "more chill version of LA with a better music scene than Salt Lake City". Despite missing the mountains, she has embraced the Southern humidity and the collaborative spirit of the Nashville retreat scene.

As an independent artist, Jette wears every hat, from performer to marketing strategist. She purposefully avoids a safety net, stating, "If you have a backup plan, you will always end up falling to your backup plan because it's safer". This grit extends to her business sense; she took a job in marketing specifically to "get good at it for myself" , viewing the execution of ideas as the ultimate metric of success.