Brisbane's JUNO show us what 'All The Kids' will be in to with sassy new single.
Brisbane’s quirky and dynamic duo, JUNO, mark their return with a tonque-in-cheek techno-coloured indie-pop sophomore single, ‘All The Kids’, which is out today.
Bright, bold and rocking their distinctive pastel-hued aesthetic, JUNO marks the inevitable musical match-up of Kahlia Ferguson and Sam Woods, who first met as members of indie-rock band Sunflower, before forming their propelling pop duo and making their 2021 debut with feisty single ‘Zero’ and a sold-out launch at Brisbane's Black Bear Lodge.
Now, JUNO are back, plugged in and vibing with their newest track ‘All The Kids’, a deliciously erratic electro-pop banger that hits all at once, like a multi-flavoured slushy brain-freeze.
Spacey effects propel us head first into a slamming hard pop beat, sparkly guitars, and big, rounded bass in ‘All The Kids’. Kahlia’s vocal is stamped ALL over this gem, and is boosted by a catchy ayee-ayee-ayee-ah choral hook. There is a lot happening in this track, which makes it fun to dissect where all the sounds are coming from. There’s so much sass and fun bouncing around in this track.
Inspired by the tendency for online escapism to cure that dreaded stuck-at-home boredom, ‘All The Kids’ was written about Kahlia’s own experiences navigating her relationship with cyberspace, especially during the past couple of years. Kahlia further explains:
“As a full-time musician I've noticed myself becoming disconnected from my usual day-to-day life and social circles, and more connected to this weird online world I'm plugged into, Matrix-style. With too much time on my hands, I’ve become more aware of companies making me feel sh*t about myself, so I buy their products… or that weird twisted boost of serotonin I get every time I post something on social media… Realising that none of us are who we appear to be online… That I can buy anything from anywhere in the world without ever having to leave my bed… The fact that I manage to lose hours of my life scrolling through God knows what… I guess this song is about me realising how crazy all of that is.”
So, step out of the cloud for three minutes, and disappear in to ‘All The Kids’, which is streaming on all platforms right now.