Olivia Judd, the person behind Lunar June is a producer as well as a singer, songwriter and visual artist. All of these creative outlets have helped her build a catalogue of music that you can listen to for comforting and relatable lyricism or just have on and enjoy effortlessly in the background.
There’s something nostalgic, vulnerable and immediately intimate about ‘always been u’, as with a lot of Lunar June’s material. Whether that be the lyrical content, or the familiar feel of other artists, you’ll find pieces of yourself in her work that will make it feel as though she’s written for your own individual experiences. This latest addition to her ever-growing discography sounds as though it has been taken straight from a film soundtrack, displaying a mature message of understanding when a relationship is breaking down, but not wanting it to end. There is a sense of determination and desperation driven into the track, supporting this sentiment.
With vibrant vocals and an intricately produced melody, there’s an amalgamation of concepts that provide lots to listen to, without being overpowering. Elements of indie-rock are fused with a preppy pop persona that gives ‘always been u’ an addictive feel and will most likely be a track that you’ll find yourself listening to multiple times over.
Alt-pop seems to be the main genre that Lunar June creates her music for, with ‘always been u’ easily entering this style too. However, if you’re a fan of indie-rock or even just pop, then this latest track will satisfy a fix for both. Lunar June, and ‘always been u’ are perfect for fans of Clairo, Lennon Sella and Alice Phoebe Lou, but also acts like Pale Waves and Beabadoobee. It’s truthful and tantalising, everything you need in a song.
Morgan Grace Hermiston
@m.g.hermiston
Image: ‘always been u’ Official Single Cover
