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Nick & June glide through a shimmering haze of reverb-drenched guitars, vibrating synthesizers, and gently pulsating beats and drums. Their voices merge into a hypnotic melange, guiding listeners through a delicate balance of euphorically staged restraint and whimsical thought branching. Their sound is an eclectic fusion of melancholic indie-folk reminiscent of Bon Iver, Velvet Underground, and Sharon Van Etten, combined with the dream pop of Beach House and Lana Del Rey, and alternative rock sounds akin to The National, St. Vincent, and Mazzy Star. In the USA, they collaborated with Grammy-winning producer Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Sharon Van Etten) to refine their unique sound—a blend of cinematic expansiveness and intimate lo-fi textures. The result is an album that wanders between open horizons while maintaining a fragile, warm closeness. The songs unfold like Polaroids from inner landscapes—serving as a meditation on resilience, transformation, and the bittersweet beauty of farewell and new beginnings. For Nick & June, it is both a personal opus magnum and the start of a new era.
On "New Year’s Face," numerous companions, friends, and idols from the international indie cosmos can be heard, including The Antlers, Russian Red, Owen Pallett (Arcade Fire), Thomas Bartlett (Sufjan Stevens, St. Vincent), as well as Kyle Resnick and Ben Lanz from The National. Following the worldwide success of their 2023 EP "Beach Baby, Baby," which garnered 30 million streams, received acclaim in the press and radio, and sold-out concerts, the duo has established itself as a mainstay in the indie landscape. With their new album "New Year’s Face" in tow, Nick & June will embark on a grand journey in 2026—through concert halls, clubs, and the glowing nights of cities. A tour like a departure: melancholic, dreamy, full of shine and stories.