You Should Really Know These Songs (June)


June 12, 2021

Hello, I'm Luna Keller and you're reading "You Should Really Know These Songs", a monthly blog post where I highlight some of the great indie music from my all indie show/podcast. This month I have four beautifully authentic songs that shine with unique artistry. Each of them has moved me in a different way and I'm pretty sure they'll speak to you too.

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Liam Bruce - Seven Kinds of Lonely

It’s always exciting to hear someone's debut release, especially when it’s as heartfelt and authentic as Liam Bruce’s debut EP "Seven Kinds of Lonely". Throw in the fact that it’s a concept EP and I am 100% on board. Listening to these 7 songs takes you on a vulnerable exploration of 7 different versions of loneliness woven into mostly upbeat arrangements. It’s the kind of record you can dance to but also cry to depending on how you choose to listen to it. The EP was produced by the artist himself and shows off beautiful guitars and emotional vocals - ranging from rock anthems to more acoustic singer-songwriter songs. It shows great craftsmanship and versatility through a wonderfully raw sound that feels really authentic. If this is how his debut sounds, I’m really excited to see what else he has in store for us. Listen to "Seven Kinds of Lonely" here:

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Kaylyn Marie

When I first heard this song by Kaylyn Marie I felt the need to play it on repeat for a couple of times to dive into and appreciate all the little lyrical and musical nuances. "Finally" is an incredibly well crafted song with a production and energy that feels fresh and fearless. Thematically it feels like an awakening, the moment where you finally see yourself as someone worthy of love and recognize the beauty other see in you. "Finally I believe I can see her, she’s the one looking back at me in the mirror". One of my favorite things about the song is the rhythm that carries it and builds beautifully alongside Kaylyns powerful vocal performance. The song was completely tracked and produced by the songwriter and producer Katie Buchanan and it’s part of her upcoming EP „Forget Me Not“ to be released later this year. I am genuinely excited about that release. Listen to "Finally" here:

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Julie Title - After The Sun

"After The Sun" gave me goosebumps from the first listen, it creates a comforting warm space lifting up Julie Titles stunning vocal performance. With delicate beauty this song unfolds like a flower in the morning sun, combining beautiful harmonies, guitars, and light percussions. It speaks of that weight we all carry in one way or another while walking through life and losing things and people while moving forwards. Julie Title finds the perfect balance between the personal and the relatable creating a song that allows the listener to feel understood and less alone. "The smoke flies up and I close my eyes, I know it's hard and I know you tried". Each line feels like poetry in „After The Sun“, a dreamy folk song that invites you into a melancholic introspective world. Listen to "After The Sun":

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Giulia. - Lucky Ones

"We’ve been living in a shit show, aren’t we the lucky ones?" If that isn’t a relatable hook looking back on the last year I don’t know what is. "Lucky Ones" captivated me with its stunning vocals and harmonies and kept me hooked with its brilliant melody and lyrics. At its core, the song is about finding the good in the bad and dealing with the situation in an optimistic way without denying how hard the situation is. Musically Giulia. shows a very unique style defined by the way her vocals and harmonies blend with the rest of the arrangement. It’s very different from the other singles of her upcoming genre-bending EP "Night Before" to be released in late June. This song has become my soundtrack in these past weeks, it’s a beautiful reminder no to take things too seriously and to stay connected to and grateful for the people around us. Listen to "Lucky Ones" here:

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That's all for today! Thanks for reading this column, I hope you enjoyed the songs! You can follow me on Instagram for more music discoveries, during my Musical Hangouts live streams.