This year, LUNA has cemented her status as one of the biggest talents in German music, enchanting listeners with her profound artistry and captivating vocals. With five remarkable tracks already gracing our playlists—”Käptn Peng,” “Blumen auf dem Friedhof,” “Von Liebe,” “Nur wenn,” and “Super 8” – LUNA skillfully paves the way for her eagerly awaited EP, “Worte wie Messer.”
LUNA’s music resonates deeply as it explores the journey of coming of age in one’s early twenties. She navigates self-discovery, queer identity, and mental health, all while reflecting on the places that have significantly influenced her life. Her ability to encapsulate the bittersweet essence of formative moments, those experiences that exist in the delicate balance between euphoria and pain, makes her an artist unlike any other. Each note carries the weight of nostalgia, conjuring the profound feelings that surface when revisiting significant locations after years apart.
Returning to her roots, LUNA embraces what she describes as the “childhood bedroom nerd mode” following her successful debut album “25/8.” In the studio, she champions authenticity, favouring piano demos and real instruments over the polished pop production that frequently saturates the music scene. “I want to break through the surface,” she shares. “I aim to dive deep into the flow of the song. For me, it’s not an either-or situation when it comes to using acoustic instruments or making a switch to electronic sounds. Both can coexist organically.”
This artistic vision shines brilliantly in her recent single “Von Liebe,” marking her first self-produced release since “verlierer.” The track exemplifies a playful juxtaposition of lightness and melancholy, perfectly encapsulating the duality of LUNA’s artistry, he moody creator who also revels in the euphoria of “just being happy.” This inherent tension runs through the entirety of her EP, solidifying LUNA as a standout figure in contemporary German music. She is undeniably gifted, with a voice that resonates deeply and an artistic presence that captivates and demands our attention.
As we celebrate LUNA as our Artist of the Week, we eagerly anticipate the full experience of “Worte wie Messer” and the impact it will undoubtedly have on the music scene.
