Debut single from Ieva Janus

American-born Lithuanian artist Ieva Janus draws on a unique blend of pop and indie influences to create her own musical vision which shines with the emotional ebb and flow of self-discovery. Having spent her formative years between New Jersey and Lithuania, she’s now based in Dallas, Texas, looking to her varied experiences to bring a multicultural depth to her music.

Her early involvement in music via taking singing and piano lessons, coupled with a passion for songwriting that began in the fifth grade, set the backdrop for her eventual decision to share her music with the world. Her songs are rooted in real-life experiences, reflecting both her personal growth and the more universal aspects of life’s transitions, creating a sound that’s intimate yet relatable for a wide audience.

Now making her official entrance as a solo artist, she brings us her first release with her brand new debut single titled “Exposure.” The song marks an exciting first chapter that captures her artistic intent, bringing together a cinematic production style with lush harmonies that swirl around the listener, transporting them into her reflective world.

Produced in collaboration with Geoff Rockwell in Texas, the song is a result of years of songwriting, penned originally in Lithuania but brought to life in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Forging a graceful alternative pop sound, the track opens with Ieva’s delicate vocals hovering over the muted pulse of instrumental textures and echoes of distant percussive shots.

Building up the arrangement with airy synth stretches that add silky threads around her voice, the dreamy soundscape gently builds with the strike of drums as the song drifts through a mesmeric musical world. Developing with dazzling vocal layers that overlap smooth melodies with bright guitar plucks, “Exposure” delivers a magical listening experience that sees Ieva Janus offer a stunning first outing.

Full of subtly catchy leads, the wash of soothing instrumentation and the steady sway of laid back rhythm, it’s a truly stellar song that’s sure to connect with listeners around the world. Taking her first steps as an exciting new artist, Ieva Janus will no doubt make an impact on what’s set to be her breakout year.

Listen to Exposure below