Alice June ended 2024 with her sixth single, Hey, a deeply introspective and evocative track that explores the delicate balance between action and inaction, change and stability. Released as a companion piece to her July 2024 single Battery Park, this song marks the culmination of an artistic journey that began in 2021.
In Hey, Alice June captures the emotional tug-of-war of standing on the metaphorical cliff edge—torn between diving into the unknown and retreating to the safety of the familiar. With the ocean as its vivid backdrop, the song beautifully symbolizes the emotional tides we navigate in life, from moments of turmoil to those of tranquility. As Alice sings, “Hey, I’m feeling good today, my lows are high now,” she celebrates finding balance amidst life’s waves.
The track was crafted with a global vision, recorded in Imola, Italy, and London, and mastered in New York by Sterling Sound. Collaborating with renowned musicians and producers like Lorenzo Sebastiani, Alex Reeves, and Chris Gehringer—who have worked with luminaries such as Florence + the Machine, Lady Gaga, and Bat for Lashes—Alice June delivers a sound that is distinctly her own, inspired by iconic artists like Kate Bush, Florence + the Machine, and Birdy.
Alice’s songwriting process is raw and immediate, born from spontaneous bursts of emotion and penned directly in English. Her ability to weave thoughts and feelings into melody results in music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Hey stands as a testament to Alice June’s artistry—a song that encapsulates the uncertainty, reflection, and triumph of embracing life’s ebbs and flows. With this release, she firmly establishes herself as a compelling voice in contemporary music, one capable of turning introspection into art.
