Ava Luna - Ava Luna Ava Luna
Pickup currently unavailable at Truck Oxford or Witney
Delivery options at checkout:
Store Collection
Oxford or Witney
Local Courier
OX1-OX4 postcode
Delivery
UK postage
Ava Luna’s self-titled album marks a grounded and introspective evolution for the Brooklyn quartet. Now consisting of Carlos Hernandez, Julian Fader, Ethan Bassford, and Felicia Douglass, the band returns after a long hiatus with a stripped-down sound centered on drums, bass, and dual vocals. This back-to-basics approach, a shift from the "cosmic" feel of their previous Moon 2, is rooted in shared NYC experiences and the rhythms of everyday life.
Themes of exhaustion, community, and precarious joy emerge across tracks like
“Lasting Impression,” about job-weariness, and “Math Money Job,” a playful chant on reunion and embodiment. Julian’s drums and Ethan’s bass drive the album, inspired in part by Soul Coughing’s raw sampling style, heard on tracks like “Frame of Us.” Vocally, Carlos and Felicia move as one—blending, harmonizing, and fragmenting with intent, especially on “Archive.”
Though minimalist at its core, the album’s sound is lush and textural, enriched by
congas from reggae legend Larry McDonald, piano, samples, and guitar noise. Songs like “Social Diving” and “My Walk” reflect personal and urban histories, while “Your Man” and “Fancy” speak to resilience and dignity. The result is Ava Luna at its most honest and refined—a portrait of NYC and of a band still evolving, still urgent.
“…post-soul…pulsating from one energy to another, suggesting art project and ritual.”
– THE NEW YORK TIMES
“…irresistibly fun…Ava Luna are an exhilarating live band…”
– PITCHFORK
“…a beaming mix of ice-cool vintage '80s no wave grooves and extra-lush three-part girl group harmonies…Ava Luna has infectious, minimalist, ESG-style beats for days.”
– SPIN
“…equal parts brain and soul, pairing tricked-out synth work with Motown-inspired dance grooves.”
– THE NEW YORKER
FAQs
Answers to any questions you may have about ordering with us can be found below. If not, don't hesitate to get in contact!
Shipping
- We aim to ship out all orders placed within two working days
- We send all postal orders via Royal Mail's 48 hour tracked service. Your tracking number will be added to your order upon fulfilment
- If there is a problem with your order we will let you know as soon as possible
- Please direct any issues you may have to our helpful team at orders@truckmusic.store
Store Pick Up
- Orders can be placed for collection from either of our stores (Oxford or Witney)
- Let us know which store you would like to collect from either by adding a note to your cart or by emailing orders@truckmusic.store
- We aim to have your order ready within two working days (except for pre-orders, see below)
Pre-Orders
- Pre-ordering is a great way to secure your copy of an album prior to it's release date
- We aim to ensure all pre-ordered products are shipped or ready for collection by the album's release date
- Pre-order release dates are subject to change, we will keep the product page up to date with any changes so please refer to this if you are concerned an order hasn't been shipped
- Please direct any enquiries about pre-orders to orders@truckmusic.store
Out of Stocks
- If an item is listed as 'Sold Out', don't despair! We are most likely able to get hold of it so please do contact us if there is something specific you're after!
- OR fill in the 'Notify Me' form to get notified when a product is restocked
Returns
- Website orders are eligible for return up to 14 days after an order is placed, please get in contact ASAP if you would like to return an item
