With his forthcoming EP, “SUNDER,” set to be released soon, JVLY steps boldly into the light with his latest single, “WALKED THE SUN.” In minutes, the Australian artist manages to ground you and lift you into a paradox that is increasingly a part of his charm.
“WALKED THE SUN” is atmospheric, but not in a way that drifts past unnoticed. Instead, it draws you into its haze of orbit with its airy synths, layered textures, and unmistakable JVLY touch, those angelic, nearly shimmery vocals that sound less like words than memories being whispered in your ear.
There’s a meaningful quietness in this song. It isn’t in a hurry to make its point. It pulls, exhales, and becomes immersive. Every detail, from the gentle percussion to the throbbing bassline, is arranged with care, like brushstrokes in a sunrise. JVLY is constructing a moment. “WALKED THE SUN” evokes a feeling of bittersweet longing caught up in something hopeful. It’s simultaneously the end of a summer’s night and the start of something else. It’s like walking through the golden hour and not knowing where you’re going but being reassured by the glow.
This track is a welcome preview of what’s to come on “SUNDER” and sets the bar very high. It’s reflective without being weighty, emotional, or overwrought, a delicate balance that JVLY is still nailing. In the era of rapid scrolls and short attention spans, “WALKED THE SUN” is a scream for stillness and sensation.
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