For Blair Djuna, music is a calling, a lifelong mission he’s been pursuing since his early days, constantly aiming at writing a bigger, better song. With ‘Don’t Tell Me’, we think he’s gone very close to delivering a true pop masterpiece, even more impressive when considering that his debut happened only last year. Raised in Sydney, Australia, the talented newcomer champions a very modern outlook on the genre, balancing EDM and commercial tropes with more nuanced and refined retro-pop.
‘Don’t Tell Me’ is the perfect example of that: built over a groovy, mainstream production, the single showcases Djuna’s writing abilities, especially his knack for glorious, gigantic and memorable hooks. Blair’s vocals are just perfect, boasting a perfect tone that’s slightly fuzzy and raw, blending pop lusciousness with folk authenticity.
The Sydney resident’s music is infused with a sense of energy and passion that is impossible to ignore, and his commitment to crafting meaningful songs resonating with his audience is evident in every note. Lyrically, we are in relationship territories, with Djuna asking the cheesy but crucial question: “Tell me you love me”. Clearly, he has loved hard and intensively, judging from the wisdom contained in the lyrics.. Trust us, we felt the poignancy.
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