Vandoliers Singer Jenni Rose Launches Project Tomgirls
The Dallas-based musician is debuting a new project alongside an upcoming solo-produced album.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Alternative
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Vandoliers frontwoman Jenni Rose has unveiled her new project, Tomgirls, with the release of a debut single titled Run. Rose also announced that a full-length album will arrive early next year.
Why it matters
Rose created the project as a creative outlet to express personal feelings and navigate her journey of discovery. The effort reflects a significant transition in her musical career following her public coming out last year.
Jenni Rose personally wrote, produced, mixed, and engineered the upcoming album, Sissy. The project is scheduled for a full-length release on February 12, 2027.
The players
Jenni Rose
She is the lead singer of the Vandoliers and a Dallas-based musician who recently founded the project Tomgirls.
Patrick Smith
He is a musician and bandmate collaborating with Jenni Rose on her new project Tomgirls.
Trey Alfaro
He is a musician and bandmate collaborating with Jenni Rose on her new project Tomgirls.
The details
The Tomgirls project features collaborators Patrick Smith and Trey Alfaro. Rose took on total control of the album production process to capture her personal vision for the new work.
Timeline
2025: Jenni Rose came out as a transgender woman.
October 16, 2026: The Tomgirls project and debut single Run were announced.
February 12, 2027: The album Sissy is scheduled for release.
Industry Dynamics
Rose's decision to handle the entire production and engineering process for her new album follows a pattern set by the rise of self-produced independent musical projects in the North Texas scene. This shift highlights a trend of artists seeking complete creative control over their discography to better reflect personal narratives.
The debut single Run is now available for listeners to stream as they await the full album release in 2027. Fans can follow the progression of the Tomgirls project through major music platforms as the February release date approaches.
The takeaway
Rose’s transition to a solo-produced project demonstrates the power of using artistic production as a tool for personal identity and self-expression. Listeners looking to support independent growth can track the evolution of this project ahead of its 2027 debut.
What happens next
The debut album Sissy is scheduled for release on February 12, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Dallas Observer.
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