As The Sun Sets Earlier, Bittr King Gets Brighter.

Bittr King (aka DJ Blood Cousin/Juliet Gresh) is a multifaceted artist, composer, and producer hailing from New York City. Now based in New Jersey, Juliet creates under the alias Bittr King, diving deep into experimental electronic music that unflinchingly tackles themes of violence, grief, and temerity.

Bittr King's cover of "Hannah Sun" by Lomelda is a poignant contribution to the Local Summer Compilation Album, reflecting a personal re-connection with the song after moving from upstate New York. Juliet explains, “Travel in the context of this song is a vehicle for self-conservation; exploring the world in the name of love, while ultimately holding yourself miles away, is safety.”

Lomelda, the musical project of Texas-based singer-songwriter Hannah Read, is known for her introspective and emotionally rich songwriting. Drawing on folk and indie influences, Lomelda’s work often explores themes of distance, connection, and the complexities of human emotion. "Hannah Sun," a standout track from her 2020 album Hannah, exemplifies her ability to convey deep emotional narratives through sparse yet impactful instrumentation and lyrics, which resonated strongly with Juliet during a time of personal transition.

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