Orion Sun, a genre-fluid indie artist, reflects on her journey, the challenges of balancing personal growth with her music, and her upcoming self-titled album, Orion, in a recent interview with PAPER Magazine. The album, inspired by her move to LA, a breakup, and her evolving relationship with marijuana, represents a new chapter in her life and artistry. Despite the pressures of fame and social media, she remains committed to creating authentic music on her own terms. The Rising Sun tour will showcase her growth and connect with her dedicated fanbase.

“‘Already Gone’ was written in New York, but I was just feeling claustrophobic. I wanted that city to work for me so bad, being from the East Coast and idolizing that city so much. But it just wasn’t conducive to what I needed,” she said. “I needed to heal. I needed to breathe and grind differently, and New York was just very loud and bustling. I realized I love to visit there, but come home to Los Angeles. And it just felt right. You know, it was really the people. I’m still not used to seeing mountains every day. You are a product of your environment. I really do feel like it’s changed me for the better.”

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