Jemily Rime has released her new EP Phantom Feels, which arrived globally on March 13 across all major streaming platforms. The project introduces two new tracks, “Whatever” and “Drown,” completing a body of work that has been years in the making.
The release expands a carefully constructed sonic identity. Built around themes of existential reflection and emotional duality, Phantom Feels blends jazz-inflected arrangements with alternative pop structures, anchored by Rime’s distinctive vocal delivery.
Both new songs sharpen that vision. “Whatever” leans into quiet resignation, framed by the line “Best case scenario nothing matters,” turning uncertainty into a form of liberation. Its layered instrumentation and shifting dynamics highlight a meticulous production approach, positioning the track among her most ambitious to date.
A different emotional register drives “Drown.” Water imagery becomes a central metaphor as vulnerability transforms into acceptance, with lyrics that balance melancholy and resilience. Jazz-tinged harmonies guide the composition. Rime’s music draws heavily from jazz-pop influences. In a 2025 exclusive interview with InMusic, the artist described herself as an “emo Norah Jones,” while citing inspirations such as Esperanza Spalding, Laufey, RAYE, and Olivia Dean.
Beyond the two new songs, the EP also brings together previously released material. Tracks such as “Kinda Liked It,” “I Don’t Think About You,” and “Angel” helped define the project’s atmosphere in the months leading up to its release. In particular, “Kinda Liked It” served as the lead single. “I wrote this one coming back from a night out with a bunch of people I barely knew, shortly after moving to a new city post-pandemic,” she told InMusic a year ago. “I suddenly remembered how much I both loved and loathed loud clubs, how much mental gymnastics it took to curate yourself in front of new friends, and how much holding on to what feels right in the moment can salvage an evening.”
Overall, Rime has described Phantom Feels as a collection written over five years, capturing thoughts that range from fleeting impressions to deeply embedded emotional states, all revisited and reframed through her current perspective.
Behind the scenes, Rime took full creative control. She handled writing, production, mixing, and mastering, with additional contributions from Chris Rime on guitar and mastering, and Chris Castellito on drums for “Whatever.”
Jemily Rime’s new EP, Phantom Feels, is out now on all streaming platforms.
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