# Jett Blyton – American Heartthrob

**Interview** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 2 May 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/interview/jett-blyton-american-heartthrob/

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INTERVIEW: **Markus Hamence** is in **The Jungle Room** with **Jett Blyton** for the new track **American Heartthrob**.

Australian alt-pop artist **Jett Blyton** has released his anticipated first single for 2026 titled “**American Heartthrob**,” marking the start of a fresh chapter following a massive past year that recently had him selected as **[NME ‘100 Essential Emerging Artists for 2026’.](https://trenttitmarshmediaprservices.cmail19.com/t/t-l-widhyc-tiuijyekh-j/)**

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At just 19, the Canberra-born singer has been steadily building serious momentum, known for his low, unmistakable vocal tone, genre-blurring alt-pop sound, and songwriting that swings between playful and deeply introspective. His 2025 double EP project *Double Vision *[Vol. 1](https://trenttitmarshmediaprservices.cmail19.com/t/t-l-widhyc-tiuijyekh-t/)* and *[Vol. 2](https://trenttitmarshmediaprservices.cmail19.com/t/t-l-widhyc-tiuijyekh-i/)*, *which included the TikTok viral track ‘[Apeshit](https://trenttitmarshmediaprservices.cmail19.com/t/t-l-widhyc-tiuijyekh-d/)’ all helped cement that reputation, introducing a world of contrast – from bright, hook-heavy pop, to darker more experimental territory.

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The new single, “American Heartthrob,” leans into even more unfiltered, emotionally honest space. It explores jealousy, competitiveness, and the uncomfortable thoughts most people don’t say out loud – but definitely feel.

“*American heartthrob is really about dissecting jealousy and the ugliness it projects*,” Jett says. *“I’ve always been a competitive person and the sorest loser. I’m sure it’s fine in small doses, but in relationships and friendships, it’s a nightmare. That’s a common theme throughout the whole project, and I’m super excited to share the stories that are more antagonistic and rooted in the things I probably shouldn’t say, but everyone thinks*.”

His steady rise hasn’t gone unnoticed from landing spots in the **Triple J Unearthed High Yearbook for both 2023 and 2024**, picking up a nomination for the **Music ACT Music Awards (MAMAs),** and shoutouts from pop heavyweights like **Sabrina Carpenter** and **Tove Lo,** further boosting his profile as one of Australia’s most exciting emerging pop exports.

“American Heartthrob” marks the beginning of a long-form project for the year, drawing inspiration from 2000s icons like The All-American Rejects and Imogen Heap, while continuing to build Jett’s distinctive pop identity and growing global fanbase.

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