June, releases bittersweet new single

Music Review | 24th Oct, 2025 June

2025 has been a huge year for Irish singer-songwriter June. It all kicked off with her debut single Up, a fresh and promising introduction to her sound that immediately turned heads in the Irish music scene. Since then, she’s kept the momentum going with follow-up releases Merrygoround and We Can Dance, tracks that blend alternative, folk, and pop into something uniquely her own.

Now, June is back with her latest single, Explodes, and it’s one of her most powerful pieces yet. The track is built around earthy percussion and minimal instrumentation, letting the warmth of her melodies and the emotion in her vocals take centre stage. There’s a beautiful balance here, gentle verses that pull you in, and choruses that truly live up to the song’s name by exploding with raw passion.

Lyrically, Explodes touches on a deeply personal theme, cancer. It’s a subject that so many people have been affected by, whether directly or indirectly. For June, the song holds a private meaning, but she leaves space for listeners to find their own connection and interpretation. It’s a track that manages to feel both intimate and universal, wrapped in bittersweet emotion.

While June is already looking ahead to her debut album, she’s currently focused on releasing a few more singles to continue building momentum and expanding her fanbase across Ireland. If 2025 has shown us anything, it’s that June is an artist on the rise, one with heart, honesty, and a sound that’s all her own.

June - Explodes

The single, Explodes, is available through all streaming platforms.

Photo Credit: June