Joviale makes a dazzling return with “Moonshine”

Arnaud Marty — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:02:18 +0000

North London’s Joviale returns with a fresh spark, announcing their signing to Ghostly International and sharing the vibrant new single, “Moonshine.” This marks their first release since 2022, and it signals an exciting evolution in sound. Joviale has always stood out for their cinematic approach to music—merging visual artistry with emotionally rich songwriting. Previous EPs like Crisis and Hurricane Belle, both produced by Bullion, revealed a world of moody textures, poetic vulnerability, and bold experimentation.

Now, with “Moonshine,” Joviale steps into brighter territory. Co-produced by John Carroll Kirby, Jkarri, and Kwaku Konadu, and elevated by Ezra Collective‘s James Mollison’s saxophone magic, the track leans into soul, jazz, groove, and funk with playful flair. It was born from a series of loose jam sessions, with Joviale channeling a Prince-inspired energy—think Sheila E. meets art school daydream. One of the track’s standout lines, “I’m easy breezy / Sweeter than a kiwi,” was delivered off-the-cuff while eating the fruit, embodying the charm and spontaneity that make this new era feel so alive.

Watch the video, courtesy of director Aqsa Qureshi.

Moonshine de Joviale

James Mollison – HighClouds

Joviale makes a dazzling return with “Moonshine”