LOS ANGELES—Queen SirJET, the gender-bending performer “celebrated for her raw lyricism and genre-blurring sound,” a representative said, returned to the studio for new EP “The Torture of Consent.” The EP’s lead single, “Release Me,” is out today alongside a music video directed by Brad Hammer and featuring adult star Beau Butler.
Inspired by a dream, “The Torture of Consent” dives deep into “themes of self-acceptance and liberation, capturing Queen SirJET’s signature blend of vulnerability and defiance,” the representative added.
The EP’s centerpiece, “Release Me,” was produced by Velvet Code. “The track fuses pulsating beats with introspective lyrics, crafting a dance floor-ready yet emotionally charged experience,” the representative said.
“’Release Me’ is about coming to terms with one's feelings and releasing expectations,” Queen SirJET said. “It’s about letting go of what you think your life is supposed to be and staying true to your ‘why.’ For me, that ‘why’ is fame and the dream of being remembered.”
The accompanying music video expresses the song’s core message through fashion and choreography. The video features dancers Judas King and Rico TV, alongside Butler. Costumes were styled by Anthony Garza.
“The costumes express the push and pull between feeling trapped and breaking free,” Queen SirJET added.
“Queen SirJET’s journey has been one of resilience and self-discovery. Raised in suburban Chicago and Scottsdale, Arizona, she struggled with gender dysmorphia from a young age. It wasn’t until adulthood, after moving to Hollywood, that she embraced her true identity. Her musical evolution—from her 2012 debut EP “Shout-Out to the Lonely” to her critically acclaimed 2020 album “Empowered Bottom”—reflects her unwavering commitment to authenticity,” the representative said. “The Torture of Consent” marks her fourth collaboration with producer Velvet Code.
“They say write what you know, and I know a lot about feeling like things didn’t work out and how hard it is to connect with other people,” she said. “But in order to let go of your pain, you have to put it into something—and that’s why I write about such gloomy things. It’s my way of letting go,” Queen SirJET said. “I want people to empathize with the idea of a failed pop star still hanging onto her ultimate dream of acceptance. And, of course, I made sure to include lots of booty in the video—because fans told me I didn’t show enough in the last one.”
“The Torture of Consent” is available on all major platforms.
