Daria Mirea – June (2025)
Emerging singer-songwriter Daria Mirea’s EP, June, is a delicate yet profound exploration of young adulthood. Following the warm reception of her singles ‘Before It Gets Dark’ and ‘Alright To Be Alone’, Mirea cements her place in the contemporary folk-pop landscape with a five-track project that balances soulful introspection with melodic accessibility.
At first listen, June feels like a lived experience distilled into sound. Mirea has crafted an EP that traces the liminal space between innocence and the dawning responsibilities of adulthood, capturing the bittersweet tension of growth. There’s a clear throughline in her work: a yearning to preserve the fleeting sense of wonder that comes with early independence, friendship, heartbreak, and self-discovery.
Mirea blends folk’s storytelling warmth, soul’s emotive depth, and pop’s melodic immediacy. The previously released tracks, ‘Before It Gets Dark’ and ‘Alright To Be Alone’, already showcase her knack for merging lyrical honesty with engaging, textured arrangements. Her voice, soft yet resonant, intimate yet expansive, draws listeners in, making them feel like confidants in her reflections. ‘Don’t Know Love Yet’, the EP’s opener, sets the tone beautifully, a gentle exploration of naïveté and yearning, perfectly framing the journey that follows.
It is the two new tracks, however, that provide June with its emotional anchor. ‘Greenfield Street’ stands out for its nostalgic songwriting. Named after the street where Mirea lived during her university years, the track blends tender storytelling with subtle acoustic textures, conjuring vivid images of place, memory, and the people who shape us. It is at once deeply specific and widely relatable, a hallmark of Mirea’s craft.
The EP closes with ‘June Can’t Last Forever’, a contemplative meditation on impermanence. Here, Mirea embraces the inevitability of change, pairing confessional lyrics with restrained instrumentation. The song is both a farewell and an affirmation, encapsulating the EP’s central message: there is strength in letting go and solace in remembrance.
Produced by Andy Horjea and arranged with guitarist Alex Rigley, June is a testament to the subtle power of collaboration. The production is restrained but purposeful, allowing Mirea’s lyricism and melodic sensibilities to take centre stage while enhancing the EP’s contemplative atmosphere. Each track flows naturally into the next, creating a narrative arc that mirrors the emotional highs and lows of transitioning from youthful optimism to tempered maturity.
Daria Mirea’s debut project is a compelling reminder that music can hold space for both reflection and solace. With its heartfelt storytelling, elegant arrangements, and timeless themes, June is poised to become a resonant soundtrack for anyone navigating the poignant, exhilarating, and sometimes painful passage into adulthood.
Find out more about Daria Mirea on her official website, Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify.
