Juni Habel releases music video for latest single ‘Stand So Still’
Juni Habel has released a captivating music video for her latest single, “Stand So Still,” taken from her upcoming third album, Evergreen In Your Mind, scheduled for release on April 10th via Basin Rock. Filmed by Malin Longva against the breathtaking backdrop of Norway’s Verdens Ende, the video provides a fittingly raw and elemental setting to complement the introspective folk music captured in the song.
The video release follows the unveiling of the album title, Evergreen In Your Mind, and its initial track, offering fans another glimpse into Juni Habel’s meticulous and deliberate musical universe. Where the title track delved into themes of navigating the forces of nature and modernity amidst a colorless snowy landscape, “Stand So Still” transports listeners to a bygone era with its hauntingly ethereal folk melody. Juni Habel’s mesmerizing vocals intertwine with the album’s distinctively unconventional production, evoking a sense of timeless nostalgia while remaining inherently contemporary.
Delving into the underlying ambiguity of the track, Habel reflects, “I don’t think this song ever decided whether standing still is good or bad. And I don’t know myself!” This sentiment encapsulates the album’s overarching themes, exploring the delicate balance between stillness and momentum, connection and resistance, and the intricacies of seeking presence in a complex world.
Recorded in collaboration with co-producer Stian Skaaden, Evergreen In Your Mind builds upon the critical acclaim received for Habel’s previous release, Carvings in 2023. The album draws inspiration from Habel’s immediate surroundings, incorporating elements such as home recordings, a school piano, and found percussion, while also immersing listeners in a dreamlike atmosphere. Fans of artists like Myriam Gendron, Haley Heynderickx, and early Julie Byrne are sure to find a familiar and enchanting resonance within Habel’s latest work.
Scheduled for release on April 10th via Basin Rock, Evergreen In Your Mind presents a unique and introspective musical journey that transcends traditional genre boundaries. To pre-order the album, visit Bandcamp or the Basin Rock website, and immerse yourself in the spellbinding artistry of Juni Habel’s latest creation.