If there’s one thing we should all praise Lunayru for, it’s her consistency and long-standing commitment. She’s been making music for a whopping fourteen years, and while she may not have achieved mainstream success (something extremely hard to reach, in any case), her creative practice reiterates a fundamental message that many seem to forget: artistic expression should be driven by authentic and personal purpose, rather than from outward validation. In that sense, Lunayru has never stopped releasing new tracks, simply because it’s a meaningful and empowering act of self-expression.
‘dancing in my mind’ is the latest single to emerge from the London-based producer and songstress. The irony is that the record is better than a lot of other material we get sent daily, showcasing how unfair the music industry can be at times. Steeped in vibrant hyperpop influences and uplifting electro-pop tones, the single develops with a charming euphoric allure and kinetic energy, making it a standout for anyone seeking a summer tune that’s dance-inducing but also evocative.
Lunayru’s vocals are malleable and hard-hitting, the perfect match for such an expansive production. Delving deeper into the creative ethos that propels ‘dancing in my mind’, she explains: “I wrote this song about how the most important thing is creating art for yourself first because it’s your passion. The lyric “I’ll keep dancing in my mind, it makes me feel alive” describes how I plan to keep writing music because it feels necessary for my sanity, not because I’ve found success or popularity.”
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