Now Listening: This Week's Tracks
Bo Milli - “making friends”
Bo Milli's latest single, "Making Friends," is a captivating and relatable track that showcases the artist's talent and introspective songwriting. With catchy melodies and emotive vocals, the song explores the universal desire for meaningful connections in a disconnected world. The polished production blends contemporary pop elements with indie sensibility, creating a distinct sound that stands out. "Making Friends" is an anthem that resonates with listeners, inviting reflection on the challenges of forming new relationships.
Bo Milli's artistic potential shines through in this standout single, solidifying their position as an artist to watch.
Mainland break - “Calling after”
"Calling After" is a beautifully poignant track that explores the complexities of lost summer love. The song skillfully juxtaposes instrumentation and sounds, highlighting the contrasting emotions within the lyrics.
With heartfelt delivery and thoughtful songwriting, Mainland Break captures the essence of longing and missed opportunities. "Calling After" is a powerful and introspective song that resonates deeply, showcasing the band's ability to evoke complex emotions through their music.
Vacations - “midwest”
Platinum-selling Australian band Vacations releases emotionally rich new single “Midwest.” With contemplative lyrics and danceable melodies, this is the perfect song to work (or dance) through any tough feelings you’ve harbored over the year. In his first-ever break-up song, Campbell explains that he wanted, “to write something upbeat and fun yet using lyrics I’d reserve for a ballad. A crying in the club type beat, but you’re with your friends, you’re moving on, and everything will be just fine.” Produced by lead singer Campbell Burns and the talented John Velasquez, this track relies on simple production, allowing the vocals and lyrics to shine through. The Wes Anderson-esque music video, directed by LA-based Nicole Lipp with creative direction from Vacations’ bassist Jake Johnson, perfectly encapsulates the duality of the “crying in the club type beat.” It is set in a beautiful, yet barren location, with the protagonist dancing and doing mundane tasks such as peeling a clementine and reading a book. Johnson explains, “I've always felt like dance is one of the best ways to express the inner emotional state, and framing that around a phone box, this outdated and difficult form of distance communication, was really fun.” We at Luna will be dancing to this song all summer long.
