Now Listening: This Week's Tracks
Juniper Honey - “Another Morning”
Somedays it feels like we wake up to another day of going through the motions. Juniper Honey takes this feeling and sums it up perfectly in their latest single, “Another Morning”. At first, the track is a bit unassuming, opening simply with the vocals of Jake Hesse musing over an acoustic guitar. However, it steadily continues to build by adding a driving bass drum and picking up steam with tasteful licks from fuzzy electric guitars. The song almost emulates that feeling of starting your day and not knowing where it will turn next, especially when you’re battling the exhausting elements of burnout. Almost everyone, especially those twenty somethings trying to figure out their life, can relate to these troubling feelings of not knowing what to do next. Jupiter Honey crafts these feelings into this track and takes out their frustrations during the outro, where every instrument opens up and starts shredding away. All in all, the band succeeds in creating a melancholy summer sound that pairs perfectly with the changing of the seasons.
Madeleine Mayi - “Ruining Things”
California singer/songwriter Madeleine Mayi shares a new intimate song, “Ruining Things.” The song tells the story of her first love, and through poetic pondering, she expresses the complexity of this past love story where faith, family, and insecurity were the main sources of confusion. With plucky guitar, and throbbing drums reminiscent of a heartbeat, the song feels as though you’ve crawled into the heart of the writer as they process the intricacies of young love. The ambient world this song builds upon, makes for an introspective listen — the sonic build in the song matches the confidence she builds within the story of her first love. We at Luna are excited to hear more from this poetic storyteller.
Hutty - “Eilean Mor”
Los Angeles-based producer, singer, and songwriter Hutty releases a new electronic track called "Eilean Mor." Encapsulating Hutty’s signature sound of “house hop,” a genre he and his label Rinse Records created three years ago, this track blends the 4-to-the-floor layout of electronic house music with melodic flows. Reminiscent of Post Malone, Mac Miller, and Kid Cudi, this song builds upon house aesthetics to create a darker, mysterious sound. Hutty’s nonchalant rap layered on top of the instrumental makes the song all that more catchy, and infectious. The name of the song is inspired by an event that took place in the 1900s when three lighthouse keepers mysteriously disappeared while working their shift on the island of "Eilean Mor.
CHORDS OF INDIGO - “Be Better”
Chords Of Indigo's "Be Better" delves deep into the human psyche, pondering the nature of change and the longing for the unattainable. With emotionally charged vocals, the track invites listeners into a world of introspection and desire. Musically, it blends indie folk with electric guitar leads, crafting a sound that mirrors its emotional depth. The song's universal themes of self-improvement and yearning make it highly relatable. Produced independently in a South Manchester studio, "Be Better" showcases Chords Of Indigo's authenticity and marks him as an emerging indie folk talent.
Pink Skies - “Reality/Nostalgia”
“Reality/Nostalgia” sits on the edge of both modes: spacey arrangement gives the feeling of previous memories and allows the present to fade.
The track is the fourth single from their second LP, The Tree That Broke The Cement. Pink Skies is the project of, Bay Area-based, Arieth Berl (who has also done production work for 6lack, Saint Jhn, and Khalid).
“Reality/Nostalgia” carries a beautiful, big sound like Beach House at their best. Berl’s voice is like a guided meditation, hanging out in an ethereal upper register and constantly building. The psychedelic production recalls The Flaming Lips. Layers fade in and out and interact. Haunted distant harps resonate throughout.
Pink Skies is currently on tour with dates from September into October.
Blue Cove - “Then Tomorrow”
With atmospheric notes, ethereal vocals, and gazey guitars, Blue Cove’s new single has all the components of an infectious, modern shoegaze track. If you like bands such as Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine, and if you enjoy the bright guitar lines of Alex G, then we suggest you tune into the duo that is Blue Cove: Chicago’s answer to dreamy, escapist sounds. Their latest offering, “Then Tomorrow,” hones in on the little things – lyrical content like a magnifying glass that ruminates on the news, daily life, and relationships in varying forms. In each line there’s a tinge of melancholia subdued by beauty and bravery, making you want to come back for more.
