London based singer, songwriter, artist and composer Tessa Rose Jackson today shares her brand-new single “The Bricks That Make the Building”, available now on all platforms. The track is the first taste of her forthcoming fifth studio album, The Lighthouse, set for release on January 23rd, 2026. A haunting yet life-affirming reflection on ancestry and belonging, the single sets the tone for an album that embraces intimacy, mortality, and the celebration of life.
Written during a secluded period in rural France and recorded at Shorebreaker Studios, The Lighthouse sees Jackson stepping out from behind her acclaimed decade-long moniker Someone to embrace her own name once more. Rich with ghostly folklore, spectral folk, and cinematic alt-pop textures, the record explores themes of mortality, memory, and gratitude, ultimately shining a light on life’s most fragile and beautiful details.
“The Lighthouse felt like a beacon,” Jackson reflects. “It’s an album that talks about death, but not in a purely dark sense. For me, it’s also about the celebration of life—embracing fears, identity, and the stories we inherit.”
The single “The Bricks That Make the Building”, out now, is a poignant reflection on ancestry and shared heritage. With pastoral melodies, harp flourishes, and ethereal harmonies, the track imagines a spirit returning to its family home and finding peace in the lives that continue within its walls. “It’s a musing on the blood that runs through us all,” Jackson explains. “A sense of gratitude towards the lives that shaped ours.”
Jackson’s previous work as Someone pushed the boundaries of art and music, merging dream pop with experimental visuals, augmented reality, and immersive live shows. With The Lighthouse, she distills that spirit of innovation into something rawer and deeply personal—an album that stands tall on the cliff face of modern alt-folk.
Following the album, there will be a documentary made during the recording sessions of The Lighthouse. Shot by Bibian Bingen, it offers an intimate look at Jackson’s creative process. The premiere is scheduled to be later in 2026.
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