Poor Thing, Please Ask for Paul, The Dimes

These are the very real stories of San Diego native, Jenna Armerding (vocals/guitar). In 2025 she quickly went from living room demos to performing with her first band, Poor Thing, featuring her brother, Andrew, on lead guitar. Their last name, Armerding, literally translates to “poor thing” in German. They’re joined by the unflappable Eggy “Eggman” Aragon (bass) and Tom Peart (drums). Shelbi Bennett guest stars with back-up vocals and touches of synth/percussion.

Whether her delivery is sweet or sassy, Jenna’s confessional songwriting remains equally intimate and vulnerable. Some songs are grungy, others are dreamy, shifting in dynamics from pretty and moody to distorted and gritty. It’s indie, it’s rock, it’s even a little alt country when she’s got the right boots on. Big influences include PJ Harvey, Patti Smith, Garbage, Mazzy Star, Tom Petty, Slowdive, Radiohead, and Smashing Pumpkins. Poor Thing’s debut full-length album will be available on vinyl (April 2026).