The Julie July Band continues to cement their place as one of the UKโs most captivating contemporary folk-rock acts with their latest single, โSeven Cities of Gold,โ a sweeping, cinematic journey through myth, discovery, and human ambition. Since forming in 2015 with a tribute to the legendary Sandy Denny, the band has evolved into a powerhouse of storytelling and musicianship, crafting three acclaimed albums of original material and preparing for a fourth in 2026. Known for their seamless blend of classic folk textures and modern rock vitality, the Julie July Band delivers timeless songs, steeped in history but pulsing with energy.
โSeven Cities of Goldโ unfolds with pristine acoustic strums and the steady heartbeat of thumping drums, setting a grounded and adventurous rhythm. The melody glows with warmth, like sunlight breaking over distant hills, as Julie Julyโs rich, resonant voice takes center stage, coming off steady, confident, and full of conviction. Thereโs a calm power in her delivery, a storytellerโs poise that draws you in with quiet authority. Behind her, soft harmonies whisper like wind through open plains, giving the song an airy, spiritual dimension.
As the verses progress, the lyrics weave a tapestry of myth and meaningโsearching for treasures not just of gold, but of courage and faith. She sings,ย โShould this be a message from a spirit up above / Will our inner passions keep us bold?โ speak to the eternal pull between ambition and destiny. The chorus, swelling with conviction, carries that sense of adventure and yearning, echoing old folk tales of wanderers chasing the horizon.
By its final refrain, โSeven Cities of Goldโ feels like a modern folk odysseyโrich, melodic, and evocative.
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Review by: Naomi Joan