“Carbon Copies” is the first single off LA-based alt-pop singer Julianna Joy’s upcoming EP, Cherries. The track is a dark and twisty illustration of Joy’s signature style of moody, esoteric pop. Poetic lyrics that bite, like arsenic-laced sugar, narrate the complex ways troubled people love, and hurt those that make the mistake of loving them. The haunting trap-pop melody complements Joy’s melancholic vocals, resulting in an entrancing track that is impossible to turn off. Joy describes herself as an author who happens to have musical abilities, and both of these talents shine through on “Carbon Copies”.
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About Julianna Joy
In December 2019, Julianna found herself evolving as a person and an artist and she began to find her sound and her words in a whole new way. Rebranding to Julianna Joy, she released “nevermind,” an 80s rock-inspired love song about loving someone who just doesn’t feel the same way. Produced by Dylan Gardner (“Let’s Get Started”), the track represents a new era in Julianna’s music that mirrors the music of that has most influenced her over the years. Julianna has always listened to an eclectic group of artists in country, alternative rock, and all genres of pop and her music is influenced by artists in every genre. Lyrically, she looks to Lorde, Declan McKenna, and The Japanese House for inspiration. Melodically, she credits Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and MARINA for influencing her sound. Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift and St. Vincent have impacted the way she composes her music. Her current inspiration is Queen.
As Julianna finds herself evolving as a person and an artist, she is finding her sound and her words in a whole new way. Julianna has a form of synesthesia whereby she associates sounds, words, numbers and people with colors. As she writes, her songs generally follow a single color or color family. Her music is intended to not only take listeners on a color journey but also an emotional one.
While pursuing music is Joy’s first passion, she is also extremely passionate about supporting individuals and communities that are more traditionally under-represented. She aspires to have a platform where she can support AIDs research and the LGBTQ+ community.
