June

June is a prominent Polish musical collective founded in 2008 by a trio of highly respected producers and multi-instrumentalists: Jan Smoczyński, Robert Cichy, and Krzysztof Pacan. The group represents a sophisticated intersection of the Polish jazz scene and global neo-soul movements.

Prior to forming June, the members established their reputations through collaborations with elite Polish artists like Smolik and Anna Maria Jopek, bringing a high-fidelity session-player aesthetic to their own material. Their sound is heavily indebted to the 'Soulquarians' era of American R&B, citing influences such as Jill Scott and Erykah Badu, while maintaining a distinctively European production clarity. Their debut album, 'That's What I Like', earned a Fryderyk award nomination, cementing their status as leaders in the Polish alternative soul scene. Critically, they are praised for their ability to translate complex jazz harmonies into accessible, groove-oriented pop structures, making them a bridge between academic musicianship and contemporary urban music.