When you consider Say Lou Lou’s transcontinental childhood, the force behind “Julian” makes a lot of sense. Twin sisters Elektra and Miranda Kilbey spent their childhood traveling back and forth between their parents in Sweden and Australia. Sonic dream pop with a heart, Say Lou Lou’s most recent single is a rather enticing invitation for escape with a thematic concentration on breaking barriers and crossing borders.
The song starts slow, building layers which build to an explosive and energized climax. It’s a song that puts you in the mood to make something happen. Addressed to Julian, an unknown character who wisps through the song, it is clear through the urgency of the lyrics that he is someone that is worth saving. The song is an enticing plea, a request for freedom warped within lush synthesizers.
So far Say Lou Lou’s career has been relatively low key, but after recently being named Vogue’s Artist of the Week and other major players in both fashion and music, we are sure to see a lot more of these ladies.