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United States Jenny Owen Youngs is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, composer, and podcast host, known for her intricate songwriting and collaborations with major artists like Panic! at the Disco and Pitbull, making her a versatile talent for various brand integrations.
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Request A ShowJenny Owen Youngs signed a record deal with the Canadian indie label Nettwerk Records, which then re-released her debut album 'Batten the Hatches' and later released her sophomore album 'Transmitter Failure'.
Her song 'Fuck Was I' was featured prominently in the second-season premiere of Showtime's series 'Weeds', significantly increasing her national exposure and leading to her record deal.
Jenny's songs have been featured in Victoria's Secret stores globally, providing ambiance for the brand's retail environment.
Her 2012 song 'Wake Up' was featured over the end credits of Netflix's 'BoJack Horseman's season 4 finale in 2017.
Jenny Owen Youngs worked as the composer for 'Muscle Memory', a short film directed by Carly Usdin, which was part of the American Film Institute's Directing Workshop for Women.
Dan Wilson signed Youngs to a deal at what would eventually become publishing powerhouse Hipgnosis, indicating a significant publishing partnership.
Her podcast, 'Buffering the Vampire Slayer', is part of the Stitcher Premium network, a subscription service for exclusive podcasts.
The success of her podcast 'Buffering the Vampire Slayer' led to a book deal with St. Martin's Press.
Jenny Owen Youngs' new album 'Avalanche' was released on Yep Roc Records, a partnership that marks her latest full-length album release.
Her album 'OFFAIR: From The Forest Floor' was released on OFFAIR Records in 2024.
Released a UK vinyl 12" single 'Split' with Dave House in April 2007.
Released 'Jenny Owen Youngs and A.W. Sing the Magnetic Fields' vinyl 7" single in September 2013.
Co-wrote 'Good Way' and 'Golden Coast' for A.W.'s album 'New Love' (2015).
Co-wrote 'Miss America' for Ingrid Michaelson's album 'It Doesn't Have to Make Sense' (2016).
Co-wrote 'Know U Anymore' for Bo Talks ft. Sarah Hyland (2017).
Co-wrote 'Into Words' for Jasmine Murray's album 'Jasmine Murray' (2017).
Co-wrote 'Bad Man' for Pitbull ft. Robin Thicke, Joe Perry, and Travis Barker on the album 'Climate Change' (2017).
Co-wrote 'People I Love' for Brett Dennen's EP 'Here's Looking at You Kid' (2018) and three songs ('Let's...', 'Home Away From Home', 'Jenny and Jill') for his 'Let's...' EP (2018).
Co-wrote 'High Hopes' and 'Roaring 20s' for Panic! at the Disco's album 'Pray for the Wicked' (2018).
Co-wrote 'Come On Back' for Shungudzo featured on the 'Fifty Shades Freed Soundtrack' (2018).
Jenny Owen Youngs was born on November 22, 1981, in Montclair, New Jersey, and spent her childhood in the woods of Northern New Jersey. Her musical journey began in elementary school with the flute, transitioning to the tuba in junior high, and ultimately picking up the guitar at the age of fourteen. She pursued her passion for music at the State University of New York in Purchase, earning a degree in studio composition. In 2005, Youngs independently released her debut album, “Batten the Hatches.” This album notably gained exposure when her song “Fuck Was I” was featured in the television series “Weeds.” This placement led to a record deal with Nettwerk Records, which re-released the album in 2007.
Her career continued with the release of her sophomore album, “Transmitter Failure,” in 2009, and “An Unwavering Band of Light” in 2012, funded successfully through a Kickstarter campaign. Youngs has toured extensively across America, the United Kingdom, and Europe, sharing stages with artists such as Regina Spektor, Against Me!, Frank Turner, and Aimee Mann. Beyond her solo work, Youngs established herself as a prolific co-writer, contributing to hit singles including Panic! at the Disco’s 2018 record-breaking single “High Hopes,” Pitbull’s “Bad Man” (2016), and songs for Ingrid Michaelson and Brett Dennen. Her compositions have also appeared in popular television shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Nurse Jackie,” “Suburgatory,” “Switched at Birth,” and “BoJack Horseman,” as well as films like “Fifty Shades Freed.”
In recent years, Youngs has expanded her creative endeavors into podcasting. In 2016, she co-launched “Buffering the Vampire Slayer” with Kristin Russo, a popular podcast dissecting “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” episodes, each featuring an original recap song. This venture garnered significant listenership and led to a book deal. She also co-hosts “Veronica Mars Investigations” and “The eX-Files.” Her latest full-length album, “Avalanche,” released in 2023 via Yep Roc Records, along with “OFFAIR: From The Forest Floor” in 2024, showcases her continued evolution as an artist, exploring themes of loss, resilience, and personal growth.
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