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Sun June is an American indie pop band from Austin, Texas.

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Overview

Formed in Austin, Texas, Sun June released their first full-length album in 2018 titled Years via Keeled Scales. [1] In October 2020, the group announced their second full-length album. [2] The group released that album, Somewhere, in 2021 through Keeled Scales and Run for Cover. [3] [4] [5] In 2023 they released their third album, Bad Dream Jaguar, which was influenced by Felst, Frank Ocean, Loma, and Caroline Says. [6] Their third album was created while Colwell and Salisbury lived 1,300 miles apart, sending demos back and forth. [7]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

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References

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