"Cumming's debut solo record channels her 'dorkiest' influences, reflecting a childhood spent listening to the sturdy, well-crafted pop songs of Carly Simon, the Carpenters, and Carole King."
"Her music is made in the spirit of '60s Brill Building and '70s Laurel Canyon, with some studio-rat yacht rock thrown in for good measure."
"Cumming camped out for six weeks in EastWest Studios to craft her debut solo record, working with a murderer's row of session musicians and engineers."
"After years of misalignment with different generations, Cumming's new music reflects her personal journey and influences, aiming to resonate with listeners who appreciate classic pop."
Julia Cumming co-founded the band Supercute! at 13 and later joined Sunflower Bean, known for their indie music. After feeling out of sync with both millennials and Gen Z, she created her debut solo record, drawing from her childhood influences like Carly Simon and Carole King. Cumming spent six weeks at EastWest Studios, channeling her 'dorkiest' influences and incorporating elements of '60s Brill Building and '70s Laurel Canyon music. She collaborated with notable session musicians and producers to craft her sound.
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