"JeJune" is a humbly melodic pop band that can find the volume control when they want, and turns out truly beautiful music. A three-piece, showcasing the primary whisper/sung vocals of Joseph, backed by the hauntingly full voice of Arabella, whose howls of “. . .and Drown” that come up out of the mist of the opening track “Morale Is Low,” literally give me chills almost every time. And they produce some intelligently crafted pop songs.

"JeJune" basically have two modes - the “I took about 3 too many downers” speed, and the “wall of blindingly melodic guitar” - both of which work fully and utilize about the same tempo. Joseph’s voice has this insecure crack to it when he tries to sing softly in key, giving a sort of vulnerability to his very poetic lyrics. However, when he tries too hard to hit a really strong note and carry it, his limitations as a vocalist are felt. He also supplies the sweet guitar pickings and fuzz bomb chords that lead the songs through their insecure wanderings.

Arabella’s bass comes through so warm and low, the sound this three piece gets is huge. Chris, the drummer, rounds out the threesome nicely, with his ability to pull back and play simple slow beats on the dreamier parts, and bashing with conviction on the bigger, louder sections. I really can’t say enough about how well each member of "JeJune" holds their own. The structures and dynamics of each song show that the band, although sticking pretty closely to their formula, can create a good selection of varied tunes. “Coping With Senility (lowlife owns a pen)” has a nice, unassuming, loosely strummed intro before crashing head over heels into one of those wall of guitar dreams, then chokes itself back off to let Chris muddle something in your ear before gearing up into the crash again. Great dynamics.

Arabella’s voice is featured more on the dripping tracks like “Fixed On” and “Regrets Are Unanswered Dreams,” and I think it’s a bit stronger, but sounds best when they harmonize (and not just on the chorus - again showing "JeJune’s" talent at creating some original dynamics). There’s even some wailing distorted lead in sparse moments. A lot of "JeJune" is really laid back and pretty, so rock dudes might get a bit bored listening to them, but if you have some patience, the band almost always sets you up with something juicy within each song (or by the next song at least).

I can’t help but throw a mellower “Hum” comparison in here somewhere, or maybe the large, almost keyboard driven sounding, guitars in the intro of “One Transmission” illicit thoughts of My Bloody Valentine (which is the most holy of compliments). The production here is excellent, as well as the performance. Dreamy warm pop fans should consider "JeJune" a “must have.”