Track of the Day: Dana Luna – Train Delay (2024)
Inspired by life in its totality with all the intricacies of experience and emotions, singer-songwriter Dana Luna uses music as a catharsis, a place of solace and a means of expressing herself through creativity. Delving primarily into the realm of pop-punk, Luna has established herself as a prominent force in the scene; however, her experimental nature sees her pushing the boundaries of pop-punk stamping her name with eclectic individuality. From her 2022 single ‘Back&Forth’ to 2023’s ‘Mean Girls 3’ and the current ‘Mascara’, she turns heads on an international scale ensnaring audiences with a cheeky wink. The latest addition to her discography is the single ‘Train Delay’.
Following her well-received songs ‘Screw You’ and ‘Mascara’, ‘Train Delay’ is a kaleidoscopic swirl of obscurity and enigmatic sound. Unlike the pop-punk heaviness of ‘Screw You’ and hip-hip-tinged ‘Mascara’, ‘Train Delay’ blurs elements of soul, indie-pop and jazz with slivers of rap fluttering from her lyrical execution. Produced and recorded with long-time collaborator Tayte Nickols, ‘Train Delay’ is a concoction of dynamic guitars, bold bass and shimmering synths with interspersed horns and strings adding an edgy jazz vibe.
While Luna’s music typically revolves around difficult relationships, ‘Train Delay’ is a relatable tune tackling one of the most toxic relationships many people face: the struggle with public transport. Amusing and humorous, ‘Train Delay’ will have you grinning and nodding your head in that “oh yes, I’ve been there”. She explains:
“I wrote this song after arriving late at a studio session due to train delays, I told my producer I was sick of writing about dissatisfactory love interests and would rather use the time to articulate something reflecting an even more toxic relationship – the one I have with public transport.”
One of the more interesting artists to reach our virtual desk and definitely one to watch. Highly recommended.
Find out more about Dana Luna on her Instagram and Spotify.
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