| Release Date: | 100325 |
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October 3rd 2025
Translucent grape coloured vinyl
Ava Luna's self-titled album is an introspective and grounded collection that marks a significant evolution for the quartet. The acclaimed group - now consisting of Carlos Hernandez, Julian Fader, Ethan Bassford, and Felicia Douglass - has stripped back their sound to it's core. Following the departure of Kye (fka Becca Kauffman) in 2019, Ava Luna re-emerges with a focus on the fundamental elements of drums, bass, and the dual vocals of Carlos and Felicia. The new album is decidedly Earth-bound, drawing heavily on the members' shared experiences and their deep roots in New York City. This back-to-basics approach was a conscious decision to move away from the expansive, "cosmic" feel of their previous album, Moon 2. Instead, the album delves into the nuances of everyday life, exploring themes of frustration and exhaustion that come with the mundane realities of work and survival, but also the joy and power in moving through life in community and chosen family, and finding precarious rootedness. For instance, "Lasting Impression" captures the feeling of being fed up at a job, while "Math Money Job" offers a playful, body-conscious take on a friendly reunion, in the form of a schoolyard chant.
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