Today, singer, songwriter, producer and instrumentalist artist JÁNA shares her new single “Distant,” showcasing a raw, soulful reflection on emotional numbness. Rooted in her alt-R&B sound, the song blends organic live instrumentation with subtle electronic textures, showcasing JÁNA on both guitar and bass. Written during a period of emotional detachment, “Distant” speaks to how life experiences like heartbreak can leave you feeling flatlined if not processed. It’s a direct, stripped-back exploration of distance: from others, from yourself, and from feelings. “Distant” is produced by JÁNA alongside Swedish producer Jonathan Börjesson and Graciela Chin A Loi on backing vocals.

 

 

This latest offering is the follow up to previously released single “When Time Flies,” a bittersweet reflection on a relationship marked by nostalgia, emotional highs and lows, and the passage of time. In the live performance video, JÁNA shares clips from her childhood and showcases where youthful ideas are stored as life moves forward. Both songs are part of a larger body of work set to arrive later this year.

Since her last EP, JÁNA has spent time in Gothenburg with Little Dragon, back home in Stockholm where she focused on self-production with minimal means, and half a year in Los Angeles writing with new collaborators and forming her core group of musicians. She’s also reconnected with the heart of her creativity – the guitar, and producing her own music. Several songs on her upcoming debut album are self-produced, reflecting a new kind of presence and honesty.

With previous collaborations with the likes of Little Dragon, Vic Mensa, and VanJess, as well as a Spotify Single for their Oyster initiative, JÁNA has stepped from the Swedish underground onto the international scene. She has played on BBC Radio 1, featured on COLORSXSTUDIOS, and contributed as a songwriter to Stormzy’s acclaimed album This Is What I Mean. On the live front, she has shared the stage with artists such as Leon Bridges and Little Dragon and performed at festivals including SXSW, Way Out West, and All Points East.