Um, Jennifer?

Um, Jennifer?
Um, Jennifer? at WFUV in 2024
Um, Jennifer? at WFUV in 2024
Background information
OriginNew York City, New York, U.S.
Genres
Works
Years active2023 (2023)–present
LabelFinal Girl
Members
  • Fig Regan
  • Eli Scarpati
Websiteumjennifer.bandcamp.com

Um, Jennifer? is an American indie rock duo consisting of Fig Regan and Eli Scarpati, based in Brooklyn, New York.[1] Regan met Scarpati, then a member of indie-pop band Moonkissed, at a party in New York City in 2022; at the time, Regan was working on a solo project and wanted to join a rock band.[2][3] The pair began writing music together before forming Um, Jennifer? in January 2023.[3] The band takes their name from a feminine deity they worship.[2]

They released their debut single, "Girl Class", in July 2023,[4][5] a track comprising a phone call in which Regan tells a girl how to be one,[1] and the title track to their April 2024 debut EP The Girl Class EP.[1] They followed this with the single "Went on T" in August 2024, a track about starting testosterone,[6] and then with "Fishy" in October 2024[1] and "Delancey" and "Old Grimes" in March 2025. The last of these referenced Grimes, though was otherwise unrelated.[7] All four featured on their April 2025 debut album Um Comma Jennifer Question Mark, which was released on Final Girl Records (a limited-release vinyl was produced in partnership with Trans Music Archive).[8][9][10] and promoted with a video for album track "So Sick!".[2][11] A further single, "Stunning", was released in November 2025.[12]

Both members of Um, Jennifer? are transgender[13] and characterize their music as "slut rock".[7] Scarpati briefly studied at The New School.[1] Their music often explores themes related to LGBTQ+ rights, transgender identity, and relationships.[1][6][14] The pair reference several influences to their lyrics and music, including Dennis Cooper, Larry Kramer, St. Vincent,[13] The Velvet Underground, Mitski, and The Strokes;[15] Scarpati is additionally influenced by the Great American Songbook and early vocal jazz.[2]

Members

Regan (left) and Scarpati (right), 2024
  • Fig Regan – guitar, vocals[15]
  • Eli Scarpati – drums, bass, guitar, vocals[15]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Um Comma Jennifer Question Mark (2025)[16]

Extended plays

  • The Girl Class EP (2024)[1]
  • Dirty Twice (2026)[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Motti, Reed (April 22, 2025). "This Trans Band Is Possessed by a Being Named Jennifer". Autostraddle. Archived from the original on March 6, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Robins-Somerville, Grace (April 22, 2025). "Band To Watch: Um, Jennifer?". Stereogum. Archived from the original on April 5, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Ford, Jamie (September 7, 2023). "Um, Jennifer?". Byta. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  4. ↑ Shepherd, Julianne Escobedo (November 25, 2024). "Trans Punk Duo Um, Jennifer? Wants You to Meet the "Fishiest Girl in New York City"". Hearing Things. Archived from the original on February 14, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  5. ↑ Daw, Stephen (July 7, 2023). "Queer Jams of the Week: New Music From Anohni, MORGXN, CHIKA & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 8, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Turner, Thomas (August 1, 2024). "Um, Jennifer? deliver serrated and sarcastic soft-punk single "Went On T"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Um, Jennifer? – "Old Grimes"". stereogum.com. March 27, 2025. Archived from the original on March 27, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Um, Jennifer?". Final Girl Records. Archived from the original on April 16, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  9. ↑ Coe, Madi (May 13, 2025). "Um, Jennifer? Summon the Void and the Joy on Debut Album Um Comma Jennifer Question Mark, Out Now via Final Girl Records". amplifiedsd.com. Archived from the original on May 19, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  10. ↑ Final Girl Records (April 23, 2025). "Trans Music Archive and Final Girl partner to release the upcoming Um, Jennifer? album on vinyl, the band releases single, "Old Grimes"". finalgirlrecords.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Um, Jennifer? Announce Debut Album Um Comma Jennifer Question Mark: Hear "Delancey"". stereogum.com. February 27, 2025. Archived from the original on June 18, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Um, Jennifer? Share New Song "Stunning": Listen". stereogum.com. November 8, 2025. Archived from the original on February 13, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  13. 1 2 Factora, James (April 28, 2025). "Um, Jennifer? Made an Album To Appease a Vengeful God". Them. Archived from the original on June 1, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  14. ↑ Oken, Ashley (May 6, 2025). "Interview: Um, Jennifer? On Crafting Their Empowering Debut Album 'Um Comma Jennifer Question Mark'". New Noise Magazine. Archived from the original on December 7, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  15. 1 2 3 Chung, Katherine (August 16, 2024). "A Chat With Um, Jennifer?". Out Jamz. Archived from the original on August 19, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  16. ↑ Stephanus, Ben (April 25, 2025). "Um, Jennifer? Release Debut Album 'Um Comma Jennifer Question Mark' On Final Girl, Named Stereogum's "Band To Watch"". WithGuitars. Archived from the original on April 28, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
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