Some songs don’t just play — they hover. Joji’s “YUKON (INTERLUDE)”, from his 2022 album SMITHEREENS, is one of those rare tracks that creates a world and leaves you wanting to live in it for just a little longer. It’s calm, spacey, and emotionally tuned in. The kind of track that hits you on the first listen — and then makes you wish you could erase it from memory just to experience it again fresh.
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Released on November 4, 2022, under 88rising Records, YUKON (INTERLUDE) is more than just a quiet track on the album — it’s a turning point. It balances simplicity with depth, letting the beat breathe while Joji’s signature melodies float over the top. It feels effortless, yet every second is calculated. There’s no filler here. Just mood, space, and emotion.
Joji (real name George Miller) co-wrote and co-produced the track with Isaac Sleator, who’s known for his work in ambient and experimental soundscapes. The production is understated but sharp. Subtle synths, minimal percussion, and a smooth progression that doesn’t rush a single thing. It’s a masterclass in restraint — and it pays off.
On the technical side, the track is polished top to bottom. Engineered by Francisco “Frankie” Ramirez, mixed by Tristan Hoogland, with additional mixing by Hamish Patrick and Joe Begalla, it’s then mastered by Dale Becker, with second engineers Noah McCorkle and Katie Harvey lending support. Every piece of the production chain understood the assignment — keep it clean, let it breathe, and let Joji’s voice sit exactly where it needs to be.
Even though it’s only an interlude, YUKON carries the emotional weight of a full-length single. It has that late-night, window-down, mind-wandering energy. It’s the kind of track that says a lot without saying much at all. Minimalist in length but not in impact.
If you know Joji’s evolution — from his earlier BALLADS 1 and Nectar phases to SMITHEREENS — this track represents growth. It’s not trying to prove anything. It just exists in its own lane. No pressure, no flash — just a perfect cut of sonic atmosphere.
Credits
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Written by: George Miller, Isaac Sleator
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Produced by: Joji, Isaac Sleator
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Album: SMITHEREENS (2022)
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Label: 88rising Records
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Released: November 4, 2022
YUKON (INTERLUDE) is one of those rare tracks that sticks with you — not because it demands attention, but because it earns it. Whether you’re a longtime Joji fan or just discovering him through this track, one thing’s for sure: this is music that stays.