Joon Moon

Joon Moon is a collaborative project formed in 2015 by American vocalist Krystle Warren and French producer/multi-instrumentalist Julien Decoret. The duo was brought together by Marc Collin of Nouvelle Vague, a connection that informs their sophisticated, European-influenced approach to soul and pop.

Their sound identity is built on the contrast between Warren’s virtuosic, androgynous baritone vocals and Decoret’s meticulous, often orchestral arrangements. Musically, they sit at the crossroads of 60s baroque pop, cinematic soul, and modern downtempo. Warren, a Kansas City native who moved to Paris, brought a background of working with diverse artists like Hercules & Love Affair and Rufus Wainwright, while Decoret contributed his experience as a side-man and producer in the French indie scene. Critically, Joon Moon is praised for their ability to evoke the 'golden era' of soul without falling into pastiche, largely due to the unique timbre of Warren's voice and the 'chamber soul' aesthetic of their instrumentation. Their work, particularly the album Moonshine Corner, established them as key figures in a niche of sophisticated, cross-continental soul music that appeals to fans of both jazz and indie-pop.