Just Janie is an alt-folk musician. Drawing inspiration from the late sixties and seventies, Just Janie's music is a captivating and tender menagerie, weaving folk influences with hints of Americana.
With her EP ‘Muse and Musician’ surpassing a million streams, she earned praise from The Spinoff (NZ), who observed: “If you find yourself on a hike this weekend… daydreaming about Laurel Canyon, it might be the perfect time for Just Janie’s Muse and Musician.”
Just Janie’s latest single 'Musings in the Breakfast Aisle’gained her recognition as a 2024 Ōtautahi OMAP artist (Saltbox Studios & RDU 98.5FM). 'A vocally rich and powerful lament of indecision, the song was part of the menu on NZ On Air‘s February 2025 New Tracks compilation' NZ Musician (NZ).
Her new single 'Cherry' was released on the 8th of August, 2025.
‘I Laughed, cried and fell in love on the first song’- David Milligan, The George Foundation, Christchurch.
'We had the great privilege of watching Just Janie perform last night. She is absolutely outstanding. What an incredible voice and such a talented songwriter. Her music is written and sung with power and passion and great maturity for a young woman. Can't wait to hear more'
Karla Hampton, Ōtepoti