Headjack

℗ & © «2022 June LaLonde»
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"Headjack" can trace it's beginnings all the way back to my 2010 release, "Thank You". The severe masked cyborg on that cover serving as a visual representation of some of the feelings I wanted to embody for that record, influenced by Daft Punk and Gorrilaz. Nothing much more would be done with her until the "Through Mountains" EP, which was written quickly in an effort to help recoup costs from a break-in that saw all of my music from before then disappear.

When I needed her, she was there.

With this album, I wanted to flesh out her story armed with the knowledge, skills and life experience that I've built up since. In a way, it was like being reacquainted with an old friend. Catching up, finding out how each of us has changed in the years since - tracing histories and learning from each other. Finally having a proper go at thanking her for how she's helped me over time.

This record presents a loose chronology of events. I hope this music matters.

For Mom

Special thanks to Trivia, Will Toledo, Ryan Velvet, Ashley Ninelives, Will Harrison, Steve Craft, Casey Hall, Nat Lacuna, Freya JN, Molly Drag, and you.

Mastering by Molly Drag
Artwork by Freya JN

Voyager golden record recordings on Track 1 and Track 2 courtesy of NASA
Guest vocals on Track 4 courtesy Ryan Velvet
Audio recording of H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" read by Mark Nelson on Track 7 courtesy of LibriVox