Durand Jones & The Indications — the trio of Durand Jones, Aaron Frazer, and Blake Rhein — release ‘Flower Moon,’ the second single/video from their forthcoming album, Flowers out June 27th on Dead Oceans.
Following lead single ‘Been So Long,’ praised by Rated R&B as a “petal-soft tune [that] rides with the smoothness of an early ’70s soul jam,” ‘Flower Moon’ guides listeners to an end-of-night dancefloor with Frazer’s trademark falsetto on full display. Reflecting on the track, Jones says: “It felt right to release ‘Flower Moon’ with this record. Spring is here and the flowers are blooming everywhere. We really wanted to catch that essence of the song and bring it to life for the listener. Also the Flower Moon is happening in a few weeks, so everything just seemed aligned to bring this song to our fans. It’s a feel-good tune to enjoy with friends or a loved one.” The song’s accompanying video was directed by Alec Basse.
Durand Jones & The Indications – Flower Moon (Official Video)
On Flowers, The Indications’ fourth album and first since 2021’s “disco and funk infused” (Billboard) Private Space, the group leaned into a particular desire to return to their roots in a Bloomington basement, a space where they first found camaraderie in gritty funk and Southern soul that would inspire their self-titled debut. Just as they did on that 2016 release, The Indications prioritized close-knit collaboration while creating Flowers. Much of the self-produced album was written together at Rhein’s Chicago home studio, and many tracks are based on one-take demos — proof that vibes were particularly high, each member pulling from their refined tool kits with ease.
Reflecting a strong sense of the band’s maturation and conviction, the 11 songs that make up Flowers are grown and sexy, fit for cruising, and delight in the softer side of soul and disco. “All of these songs touch on such mature topics, things that we never got to sing about before,” says Jones. “We are all in our 30s, have all been through ups and downs in our personal lives and professional lives, and flowers are a sign of maturity, growth, spring, productivity.” Frazer adds: “We took the spirit of play that started the project, and added in the wisdom and lessons we’ve acquired through the years.”
Praise for ‘Been So Long’
“’Been So Long’ is a hypnotic gesture of immeasurable craft.”— Paste
“[‘Been So Long’] reminds us of the Motown era with a refreshing twist.” — VIBE
“’Been So Long’ is a timeless tune that encapsulates the joy of rekindling storied connections…”— Consequence
Durand Jones & The Indications – Been So Long (Official Video)
Flowers Tracklist
- Flowers
- Paradise
- Lovers’ Holiday
- I Need The Answer
- Flower Moon
- Really Wanna Be With You
- Been So Long
- Everything
- Rust and Steel
- If Not For Love
- Without You
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