Luna Li’s new album sounds stellar. , her second album, refines the lush indie-pop she previously established on 2022’s . Citing influences like ‘70s jazz flutist Bobbi Humphrey and harpist Dorthy Ashby feels appropriate; Hannah Bussiere Kim channels her multi-instrumental talents, including the flute and mini-harp, showcasing her prowess for melding classical instruments with pop-minded songwriting.
After ending a long-term relationship and relocating from her native Toronto to Los Angeles, Luna Li seemed poised for a significant sonic shift. But rather than radically altering her sound, she has refined it. From start to finish, is an enchanting display of growth.
Ahead of the record’s release this Friday, Luna Li sat down with Uproxx to talk about Tame Impala, Ethiopian food, and taking ballet lessons . Cinematic, psychedelic, warm, intricate. I would like my music to be remembered as something that brought warmth and beauty into the world, especially for people who don’t always feel they belong.
I don’t know if there’s one person in particular who has inspired my work directly, but my parents are the reason I make music because they fostered a really supportive environment for me to learn as much as I could about music from an early age. I stumbled upon an Ethiopian food stand in London right before a show last summer. There was no menu; they just served you what they had that night.
I was so hungry that evening and it just truly hit the spot. I saw Tame Impa.