Behind the Music | Meet Juno Knight, Brit-Pop Storyteller on the Rise
- Jodie Erica
- Apr 15, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 13, 2025
Juno Knight is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new voices in the UK indie scene. Their latest single “Vermont” (released Feb 9th, 2024) is already gaining serious traction, and for good reason. It's energetic, emotional, and bursting with the raw honesty that makes Juno stand out.
Critics are calling it early:
“Your new favourite artist.” - Sean Calvert, Stony Radio
“Characterful indie jangle pop at breakneck speed.” - Gabriel Stebbing (Christine & The Queens, Metronomy)
Why “Vermont” Hits So Hard
From the first piano hit, “Vermont” launches you straight into its world, upbeat indie-rock energy, shimmering guitars, and Juno’s unmistakable Brit-pop vocal tone.
But the real power is in the story.
Juno writes with a vulnerability that’s rare: queer love, heartbreak that lingers, the way past relationships leave marks that follow us into adulthood.
They describe the song as a “moment of rage” over one of the great loves of their life, a mix of passion, grief, nostalgia, and letting go.
It’s cathartic.
It’s cinematic.
It’s a release.
A Glimpse at the Bigger Picture
“Vermont” teased Juno’s debut EP “All The Chance In Hell,” which has already created major buzz. Their prior single “Natalie” landed support from BBC Introducing, and their sound continues evolving, blending 00s pop-rock nostalgia (Avril Lavigne, Paramore, The Kooks) with modern indie shimmer (MUNA, The 1975, The Aces).
A Community-Driven Creation
“Vermont” comes from a powerhouse creative team:
Produced by: Tilly Louise - Spotify UK & Ireland Fresh Finds (Summer 2023)
Created by: A collective of London-based LGBTQIA* artists
Music Video: Shot across London, Milton Keynes & Woburn Sands - featuring a cast >80% queer-identifying
This is more than a track, it’s a celebration of queer storytelling, community, and creativity.
Watch the official video on YouTube for the full emotional punch.
Q&A | Get to Know Juno Knight
How did music start for you?
“I grew up backstage, literally. My family worked in theatre and music, so creativity was the air I breathed. My siblings and I formed our first band when I was 15 (my brother was 10!). After studying song-writing at ICMP London, this project finally came to life.”
Do you write and produce your own music?
“I’m a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter first. I arrange my demos, especially strings, and then work with my producer Tilly Louise to bring everything to life.”
Musical inspirations?
Think:00s icons (Avril Lavigne, McFly, Paramore),shimmery modern pop (The Aces, MUNA, The 1975), plus the occasional Fleetwood Mac, Faith Hill, LOTR soundtrack, or Steps moment. A chaotic, beautiful mix, and it works.
Are you independent?
“Independent baby! And it’s a lot of work, but worth every second.”
How would you describe your sound?
“Shimmery indie-pop-rock. Fun, energetic, emotional, pop hooks, rock attitude, and lyrics that cut deep.”
What is “Vermont” really about?
“It’s about a girl I loved at school… and how that love still haunts parts of my life. It came from talking to her in my room during lockdown, as if she was still there. Also: don’t Facebook-stalk your exes. It never ends well.”
Any upcoming shows?
“An EP launch party in April and a UK Pride tour in 2024. Stay tuned!”
What do you do outside of music?
“I’m all about community, nature, and connection, eating good food, spending time with loved ones, and grounding myself in the things that matter.”
Final Thoughts
“Vermont” is more than a single, it’s a statement.Juno Knight is carving out a bold, emotional, unapologetic space in modern indie-pop, and they’re just getting started.
Turn it up loud.Feel it.And get ready, because Juno is coming in hot.
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