Indie band Sun June toe the line between nostalgia and reliance in their new single “John Prine.” Released in September, the reflective ballad relays an uncertain beauty described through band member Laura Colwell’s sweeping vocals.
“‘John Prine’ is about appreciating something for the first time after it’s already over and struggling to let it go,” the band shares in a statement. “It’s also a shout-out to my father, who loves to say, ‘I’m not asleep, I’m just resting my eyes.’ The song was recorded in North Carolina by Alli Rogers and features Justin Morris (Sluice, Fust) on pedal steel. When Dan Duszynski mixed it, he morphed the pedal steel into something more haunting and more ghostly (and more sleepy).
“We wanted the video to capture the feeling of coming down after a long night or a short visit with someone you miss, the kind of daze that’s a mix of longing and appreciation,” they add.
“John Prine” is one of two new singles from the Texas-based group’s record, “Bad Dream Jaguar”, released in October. The Texas band release another mysterious and engaging preview of their third studio album.
“John Prine” by Sun June, from the album ‘Bad Dream Jaguar’ out October 20th, 2023 via Run For Cover Records
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