Our obsession with the Julie July Band seems to grow with every listen, we recently featured Til the Sun Goes Down, Seven Cities of Gold, and Gold Dust, so naturally, we wanted to feature their brand new release, Smoke and Mirrors!
Released in the wake of the Libra new moon, Smoke and Mirrors opens with a haunting organ performance and dramatic strings as Julie July sings, “Smoke and mirrors, saints are sinners, trickery is truth, so who’s the winner?”
We are immediately enthralled by the evocative and prophetic nature of the prose. The philosophical depth that Julie July manifests is tangible, and the message feels highly zeitgeist considering the current political climate.
The opus expands with intelligent prose about division, cerebral games, and the suppression of the human race through deceit. The vocal harmonies are lush, and we are reminded of The Eagles’ Hotel California sonically.
The composition brings to life the drama of the message perfectly. Truly, the Julie July Band is sharing their art as activism to shine a light on the corruption that is deep rooted in society. The band describes the track as “a razor-sharp satire on how political leaders and their media sycophants twist lies into truth and illusion into spectacle.”
Smoke and Mirrors is designed to target the growing wave of populist politics and the manipulation of truth. It captures the frustration of living in a world where deceit is rewarded and those in power practice a global sleight of hand. Julie says, “It’s about illusion, deception and the theatre of lies — a world where we’re manipulated by leaders who pretend it’s all truth. It’s a horror show in its own right.”
Naturally, we are in awe and appreciate the intentional depth of the message. We have added Smoke and Mirrors to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the exquisite discography of the Julie July Band, and anticipate future releases!