Valerie June

If it was challenging to fit Valerie June into a comfortable genre pigeonhole on her first five albums, Owls, Omens, and Oracles makes it clear that the Memphis-based singer-songwriter intends to make that task impossible. While it would be convenient to ascribe the sonic kaleidoscope of Owls to the collaborators June enlisted—most notably producer M. Ward—the truth is that this record is the logical continuation of her creative evolution. Ill-content to be "a soulful folk singer" or a "folky blues singer" or any such other combination of easy-to-grok styles, June's highly idiosyncratic take on "Americana" has made her one of the most unique presences on the scene, and Owls shows just how idiosyncratic she can be.

Acclaimed Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Valerie June presents 'Under Cover' - a specially curated 8-track covers collection that contains singular interpretations of some of her favorite songs including previously unreleased versions of Mazzy Star's 'Fade Into You', Frank Ocean's 'Godspeed', Joe South's 'Don't It Make You Want To Go Home', Gillian Welch's 'Look At Miss Ohio' and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' 'Into My Arms'. Under Cover also includes two tracks from Valerie's (digital only) 'The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers' Deluxe Edition: John Lennon's 'Imagine' and Nick Drake's 'Pink Moon'. Dylan's sublime 'Tonight I'll Be Staying Here with You' which was only available as an Amazon Original exclusive, rounds out the set.

Under Cover features extraordinary interpretations of songs by some of June’s favorite artists including previously unreleased versions of Frank Ocean’s “Godspeed,” Joe South’s “Don’t It Make You Want To Go Home,” Gillian Welch’s “Look At Miss Ohio,” and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ “Into My Arms.” The EP also includes two tracks that appeared on June’s (digital only) The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers Deluxe Edition: John Lennon’s “Imagine,” and Nick Drake’s “Pink Moon.” Bob Dylan’s transcendent “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here with You,” (previously available as an Amazon Original exclusive) and June’s captivating reading of Mazzy Star’s "Fade Into You," released last month, rounds out the set.

This special stripped-down version of “Within You” (Moon and Stars / Acoustic) is a preview of the forthcoming deluxe version of June’s critically acclaimed album The Moon And Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers.

The follow-up to Valerie June's widely adored The Order of Time-a 2017 effort that earned the admiration of Bob Dylan and landed on best-of-the-year lists from the likes of Rolling Stone and the New York Times- The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers is a potent catalyst for that kind of magic. With her spellbinding vocals & infectious sense of wonder, June gently eases the listener into a far more charmed state of mind, one that quickly restores a powerful feeling of joyful possibility.

Produced by M. Ward, Owls, Omens, and Oracles is a transformative record coming on April 11, 2025.

Valerie June's eagerly awaited second album, The Order of Time, set for release in January 2017, justifies the immense promise she exhibited on her acclaimed debut, Pushin' Against A Stone. Unfolding like a novella, June sketches detailed, three-dimensional portraits of real people struggling with dreams, defeat, hope and life, in this 12-track song cycle. Musically, the genre-defying singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has redefined herself again, infusing inspirations like Tom Waits, Nina Simone, Leonard Cohen and Fela Kuti into her unique blend of folk, blues, gospel and soul. As in life, a harrowing bite of bitterness can surely be felt in many of these songs and on others; June's ethereal soundscapes prove the perfect setting for her honeyed, childlike voice as she pleas for simplicity and a better world.

Pushin' Against a Stone, Valerie June's Concord debut, is the fruit of over a decade of dues paying by the native Tennessean after three self-released "bootleg" recordings. While her music is steeped in various musical traditions of the South blues, black and country gospel, soul, and Appalachian folk she combines them so idiosyncratically, with canny production from Kevin Agunas and Dan Auerbach, that they openly embrace the possibilities of pop. June's instantly recognizable voice is big and reedy; standing firmly out front here, it falls in a lineage line between Eartha Kitt and Erykah Badu, with hints of the young Esther Phillips and even Dolly Parton.

Valerie June and her top flight band stopped by Los Angeles’ legendary public radio station KCRW on June 7th, 2017, for a live session on the their flagship Morning Becomes Eclectic program. VALERIE JUNE – LIVE AT KCRW, featuring eight songs from her critically acclaimed album The Order of Time (released earlier this year) is available now at all digital and streaming outlets. The recording beautifully captures the mysterious and magical live energy that has made June’s performances such a unique and compelling experience. Stream the live session via Spotify, Apple Music, and GooglePlay now.