Hush

I always love me a new Joya Mooi tune.

She's one of the first Dutch singers I've found, back in 2015, and it's awesome to see both the consistency & evolution of her.

The new single "Hush" is part of the Deluxe version of Joya's Open Hearts EP, expanding on the themes of overlooked history, identity & resilience. The song tells the story of a "quiet defiance, inspired by Juliana, a woman who escaped captivity in 17th-century Amsterdam."

Just like you'd expect, Mooi's voice is sweeter than honey, yet somehow really solid, floating on top of raw production & melancholic guitars. A wonderfully smooth & thoughtful tune.