Jlin

A math lover, a former steel factory worker and a proud resident of Gary Indiana, Jlin (a.k.a. Jerrilynn Patton) has risen to become one of the most distinctive composers in America and one of the most influential women in electronic music. Jlin’s introduction to producing music stems from Chicago footwork, but diverse influences ranging from Igor Stravinsky and Philip Glass give Jlin’s complex percussion-driven work a sophisticated polyrhythmic sound all its own.

Jlin’s thrilling, emotional, and multidimensional works have earned her a rank as “one of the most forward-thinking contemporary composers in any genre” (Pitchfork). Jlin’s signature sound builds on a Chicago footwork style, expanded and warped into a frequency that is solely hers. Her albums Dark Energy (2015) and Black Origami (2017) received critical acclaim and have been featured “best of” in The New York Times, The Wire, LA Times, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and Vogue. Collaborators include SOPHIE, Philip Glass, Björk, William Basinski, Dope Saint Jude, Holly Herndon, and Zora Jones. Inspired by movement, Jlin has also collaborated with legendary choreographers Wayne McGregor (2017) and Kyle Abraham (2021).

management and bookings: Pomegranate Arts