Moon Newbill: A Raw Force of Sound and Spirit Emerging in Today's Music Scene
Every so often, an artist crosses your path who doesn’t just make music—they live it. Moon Newbill is that rare breed.
Finding Her Voice: From Classical Training to Rock Stages
Julia’s musical journey started early, with classical piano lessons shaping her technical foundation. Growing up inspired by powerhouse vocalists like Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey, she admired their ability to convey deep emotion through music. However, despite her love for singing, Julia struggled with stage fright. That changed at 15, when an unexpected moment at a party led her to sing in front of an audience for the first time. The experience opened doors—literally. She soon found herself as the lead singer of a metal band, marking the first step toward her identity as a performer.
Over the years, Julia continued evolving, exploring jazz and flamenco-jazz with her band MOMOAMA, and later, progressive rock with ATARÄXIA. Winning the Wolf Festival at Razzmatazz in Barcelona became a defining moment, proving to herself that she belonged on stage. But Julia's true calling was something deeper—something she would later channel into her solo work.
A Sound That Defies Boundaries
Rather than settling into a single genre, Julia lets emotion dictate her musical direction. Her upcoming debut album, Alquimia Interna (Inner Alchemy), is a testament to this philosophy. Influenced by Beyoncé’s Lemonade, the project blends styles freely, forming an emotional map of healing. From darkness to light, despair to rebirth, Julia’s music takes listeners on a transformative journey.
Her compositions merge elements from pop, soul, jazz, and rock, enriched with bilingual storytelling in both English and Spanish. The album itself was born from an existential crisis, a reflection of her ongoing quest to understand herself and the world around her. Julia doesn’t just write songs—she crafts experiences, inviting listeners to engage with their own emotions in a profound way.
Art as a Multisensory Experience
For Julia, music doesn’t exist in isolation. Visuals play an essential role in conveying the depth of her work. With Alquimia Interna, she intertwines music with cinematic imagery, creating a complete audiovisual narrative. Every song is paired with visuals that dive into themes of transformation and introspection.
Her love for visual art extends beyond album covers and music videos. She has long been passionate about painting and design, incorporating these elements into her storytelling. The result? A project that is not just an album, but an immersive experience—one that listeners don’t just hear but feel.
The Road Ahead: Music as a Tool for Empowerment
From teaching herself music production during the pandemic to channeling personal grief into artistic growth, Julia Samadhi’s journey has been marked by resilience. As she steps into the next chapter of her career, she remains committed to authenticity, using her music to inspire self-discovery and empowerment.
Her message to aspiring artists and fans is simple yet powerful: trust yourself. In a world that constantly tries to mold individuals into a particular shape, Julia encourages others to embrace their uniqueness. "With music by your side, you will always find your way," she says. "Stay true to your journey, and let your creativity be a source of empowerment."
With Alquimia Interna on the horizon and a vision that refuses to be confined, Julia Samadhi is not just making music—she’s crafting a movement, one song at a time.
