Summer With Monica is the project of Amsterdam-based musician Julien Staartjes (of the band The Vagary). He’s just released the project’s debut single “The Art Of Losing,” and what a debut single it is.
“The Art Of Losing” showcases some melancholic dream pop moments, with a vocal style that reminds of the great Lou Reed. It’s an intimate and personal sound, one that also sounds bright and hopeful. A combination that isn’t so easy to pull off effectively.
Here’s how he describes the track:
Inspired by the poem One Art by Elisabeth Bishop, The Art of Losing is a melancholic but upbeat song with a catchy guitar riff and warm, soothing vocals. To master the art of losing is to learn how to overcome setbacks and grow stronger 💪
We’re excited to see what else Staartjes has lined up for Summer With Monica in the future.
For now, enjoy a listen to “The Art Of Losing” below.
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