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Apple Martin Debuts Onstage With Vanderbilt Band Jade Street in Nashville

Viral clips prompted scrutiny over talent versus privilege ahead of the Oct. 28 release of Jade Street’s single.

Overview

  • The 21-year-old Vanderbilt senior made a surprise appearance Oct. 17 at Cannery Hall, singing Jade Street’s song Satellite in her first public performance.
  • Coldplay frontman Chris Martin watched from the audience and told fans he was there to support his daughter, according to the Vanderbilt Hustler.
  • Footage posted to TikTok and Instagram drew a mix of praise and sharp criticism, including accusations of nepotism and comments on her vocals.
  • Jade Street is led by fellow Vanderbilt students Eli Meyuhas and Zachery Zwelling, with Satellite slated for release on Oct. 28.
  • Apple, who studies law, history and society, has prior songwriting and backing-vocal credits on Coldplay tracks and recent modeling campaigns with Self-Portrait and Gap Studio.