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Jena Irene Asciutto has a new single out, and it reflects a bit of change from the pop-rock featured on last year’s “Innocence” EP.

The song is called “Floating Down the River” and premiered last week on PopDust.

“The underlying meaning of this song is the feeling of contentment and acceptance within myself and the direction I’ve decided to take my message as an artist,” she told the site.

“Its initial inspiration was feeling stuck living in a city I’ve outgrown. The video was shot on Belle Isle to represent, visually, the discovery of this booming scene I’ve become a part of.

“Detroit has shown me to be who I am 100% of the time and to never apologize for it – and is ultimately where I’m planning to get the first place of my own later this year.”

Also coming soon, the video to “Floating Down the River.”

Also coming later this year — “Cold Fame” — Jena’s long-awaited debut album.

Jena — then going by just Jena Irene — placed second on Season 13 of American Idol.

Here’s the new song.