New Music Release - Indie duo Dillon Jo release honest new single It Was You - April 2025

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Artist Name: Dillon Jo

Release Name - It Was You

Release Date - Friday 11th April 2025

Genre - Indie

Label - Independent

Emerging indie duo Dillon Jo is set to make their highly anticipated debut with the release of their first single, it was you (she’s been waiting for), on April 11th, 2025. Bringing a fresh, unfiltered voice to the indie-folk scene, Dillon Jo blends hauntingly simple instrumentation with deeply evocative vocals, crafting songs that are as raw as they are unforgettable.

At the heart of Dillon Jo are Georgie Levien and Betty Smith, two musicians whose journey began on Take the Mic (2022) and culminated in a powerful creative partnership at Massey University in Wellington. Both artists had already carved out their own paths in the music world—Georgie with a series of well-received singles that garnered over 35,000 streams, and Betty as a standout member of Wellington’s beloved band BaldLeaf, whose track thedumbthingsyoudo earned over 17,000 streams. Now, together as Dillon Jo, they are crafting a sound that is deeply personal, emotionally charged, and undeniably real.

A Debut Born from Connection & Honesty

it was you (she’s been waiting for) is more than just a song—it’s a moment in time, captured in a single take in a small studio basement in Nelson, New Zealand. Stripped back and intimate, the track embodies themes of hope, longing, and the beauty of finding the right person after waiting for so long. Their ability to transform personal experience into universally relatable music is what makes Dillon Jo stand out in the crowded indie-folk space.

“Our connection to each other is the heartbeat of this song,” says Georgie Levien. “We hope it resonates with people who have felt that moment of clarity—when you realize that the person you’ve been waiting for has been right in front of you all along.”

Betty Smith adds, “Recording this live in one take was really important to us. We wanted it to feel as real as possible, like we’re playing in your living room, telling you our story.”

A New Voice in Indie-Folk

Dillon Jo’s sound draws inspiration from icons like boygenius, Phoebe Bridgers, and There’s a Tuesday, but their approach is distinctly their own. Their music isn’t polished to perfection—it’s raw, vulnerable, and unafraid to break your heart. With a strong connection to the LGBTQ+ community, their songs reflect their personal journey, offering listeners a sense of belonging and understanding.

Their debut release marks just the beginning. Dillon Jo is not here to follow trends—they are here to create music that makes people feel something real. With their unparalleled chemistry and an unwavering dedication to emotional storytelling, they are quickly carving out a space as one of New Zealand’s most exciting new indie acts.

It Was You is out now on multiple streaming platforms.

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