Julia Holter – Loud City Song

Released in 2013, Loud City Song is a delicate and cinematic work that cements Julia Holter as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary experimental music.

Inspired by Colette’s novel Gigi and its 1958 film adaptation, the album reflects on the tension between the individual and the social noise of modern urban life. With meticulous production and arrangements that blend elements of classical music, jazz, chamber pop, and ambient, Holter crafts dense, introspective soundscapes. Tracks like “World” and “Maxim’s I” combine enigmatic lyricism with a near-theatrical sensitivity, unveiling emotional depth with every listen.