New Orleans-based Pop and Electro artist 19th Moon is set to captivate listeners once again with her latest album, UNFOLDED, which released on September 27, 2024. Known for blending her African, European, and American roots, 19th Moon’s unique sound and profound storytelling resonate deeply with audiences across the globe. Her musical influences are as diverse as her upbringing, having spent her childhood in Nigeria and traveled through Italy and Germany. Now, she’s back with a record that embodies her deepest emotions, offering a sincere exploration of love and vulnerability.
At its core, UNFOLDED is a testament to the power of love in its purest form. It’s an album about surrendering to true love—trusting what the heart feels and allowing emotions to flow freely without fear. 19th Moon’s goal is simple yet profound: to let her listeners experience love, vulnerability, and emotional release through her music.
“The writing process of this album was deeply intimate,” she explains. “I wanted it to feel warm and inviting, something you can listen to and immediately connect with.” To achieve this, she didn’t just create music in a traditional studio environment. Instead, she built a personal vocal booth right in her bedroom—surrounded by sound panels shaped like a “U.” In this cozy space, she channeled her creative energy, determined to capture the essence of her emotions in real-time.
One of the standout features of UNFOLDED is 19th Moon’s decision to tune all her instruments—guitars, synths, and more—to 432 Hz, a frequency believed to resonate with the heartbeat of the earth. This natural tuning has been used by ancient cultures, from Tibetan monks to American Indian flutes. “I’ve been using 432 Hz tuning for the past four years. It’s a frequency that aligns with the universe and feels more soothing to the soul,” she says.
The album itself was born out of a creative period marked by introspection, romance, and artistic freedom. To stay inspired, 19th Moon created a mood board filled with images of fashion, scenery, and people that evoked a sense of beauty and romanticism. These visuals became her daily source of motivation, helping her craft a collection of songs that are not only melodically simple but emotionally rich. “I wanted to make music that others could sing to. Songs that feel true to the moment I was in when I created them,” she adds.
Despite the album’s simplicity, the production process was anything but. As a self-taught musician and producer, 19th Moon took matters into her own hands when she realized that relying on others to produce her vision would slow her down. “I got tired of waiting for others—whether it was a producer or a musician—to finish their projects. So, I decided to learn everything myself,” she recalls. This independent mindset led her to master the guitar, producing techniques, and ultimately, the creation of UNFOLDED as a fully self-produced project.
As a singer, songwriter, and producer, 19th Moon effortlessly blends her skills to create music that speaks to the human experience. Her dedication to crafting songs that evoke both self-love and romantic love is what sets her apart. With UNFOLDED, she invites listeners to take a leap of faith—trusting their hearts, embracing love in all its forms, and allowing themselves to be vulnerable.
Looking ahead, 19th Moon hopes to continue pushing the boundaries of her art while staying true to her mission of promoting love, unity, and healing. She envisions her future filled with more creative projects that speak to the oneness she believes connects all living things. “I believe that separation is the cause of all human suffering, and my music is my way of dissolving that barrier,” she says.
With UNFOLDED, 19th Moon is sure to leave an indelible mark on the world of pop and electro music. Her soothing melodies, cosmic tuning, and heartfelt lyrics offer a space for listeners to relax, reflect, and surrender to the beauty of love and music.
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Album: UNFOLDED
Release Date: September 27, 2024
Website: 19thmoon.com
Instagram: @19th_moon
Facebook: 19th Moon
