Unions

Unions is a Nashville-based duo consisting of singer-songwriter Marie Hines and producer Justin Halpin. Formed in 2015, the project represents a sharp departure from the bright, acoustic-leaning solo work Hines was previously known for.

Their sound identity is defined by 'cinematic noir-pop,' a style characterized by high-production value, dramatic tension, and a heavy reliance on atmospheric electronics. This specific aesthetic made them an immediate favorite for music supervisors, leading to a prolific run of sync placements in high-profile television dramas like Riverdale, The Sinner, and Bloodline. Their career arc has seen them evolve from a sync-focused project into a more expansive exploration of darkwave and alternative pop, culminating in full-length projects like 'I Am Who I Am.' Critically, they are viewed as masters of the 'trailer-core' aesthetic, where pop structures are augmented with the scale and gravitas of film scoring. They sit within a web of influence that connects the trip-hop of Portishead to the modern dark-pop of artists like Banks and Cloves.