Julianna Barwick – “Forever”

Julianna Barwick - Forever

Julianna Barwick – “Forever”

Julianna Barwick - Forever

Ambientist Julianna Barwick is gearing up to drop a new solo album Nepenthe at the end of the summer and has released a preview of its music, including a full version of the track “Forever.” According to press release, the word “nepenthe” is a memory-wiping drug referenced in Ancient Greek literature that is used to dismantle ones grief and loss-related pain. During Barwick’s recording in Iceland, she went through a death in the family and the music is reflective of her move forward from her heartache. You can really hear the undertones of wistful optimism in “Forever” and the rest of the trailer. Listen to the album trailer below.

Tracklist:

01 “Offing”
02 “The Harbinger”
03 “One Half”
04 “Look Into Your Own Mind”
05 “Pyrrhic”
06 “Labyrinthine”
07 “Forever”
08 “Adventurer of the Family”
09 “Crystal Lake”
10 “Waving to You”

Nepenthe is out 8/20 via Dead Oceans.

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