BC Jean

BC Jean was an indie-pop trio from Los Angeles active in the 2000s, led by singer-songwriter Becca Jean with Chris Headley on bass and Craig Wedren on drums. Their sound mixed pop with folk and electronic touches, which made them a bit hard to pin down for mainstream radio at the time. Their 2005 album 'If I Were A Boy' gave them a breakthrough with the title track becoming an international hit.

Becca Jean's writing often dealt directly with personal themes like heartbreak and addiction, which connected with listeners but also drew some criticism. In 2006, the band got tied up in a legal dispute with their record label over creative control, which stalled their momentum. They followed up with 'More Than Here' in 2007 and 'The End of All Things' in 2010, both records that continued exploring emotional territory with songs like 'Just A Guy' and 'I'll Survive You'.

Their music had a certain raw, introspective quality that found an audience despite the industry friction. They stopped releasing new material after 2010, but songs like 'If I Were A Boy' and 'Anyone' still turn up in playlists now and then.