Julian Sometimes Delights with a Captivating, Joy-Filled Debut on "Buzz" That Radiates Warmth and an Upbeat Vibe
- STAFF
- May 23
- 4 min read
Updated: May 29
By: Staff
Unforgettable and joyously unfiltered, Julian Sometimes delivers a heartfelt pop gem with electrifying charm.
It’s a beautiful, sunny day in SoCal, and you wouldn’t think that you could find a song to make it brighter, but we just did, with the debut release, “Buzz,” from Julian Sometimes, and we’re so excited to share it with you.
We’re already half a dozen listens deep into “Buzz” by Julian Sometimes because its infectious groove and disarmingly sweet lyrics will absolutely capture your heart. And if that’s not enough, the energy radiating off this artist is even more contagious. With a light R&B undertone and a 90s-inspired bounce, the track opens with a mellow synth and some casually sung musings about Julian’s day. That quickly gives way to something more vulnerable, as he opens up about his feelings toward friends and relationships in a moment that’s tender, genuine, and unexpectedly moving.
But nothing quite prepares you for what happens next, the production pulls back to let Julian fully shine, giving him a center-stage moment that’s nothing short of breathtaking. His soft, intimate vocal delivery in this section is captivating, and the kind of beautiful you didn’t know you needed until it was there.
When Julian Sometimes drops the lyric:
“I saw you smile / and the whole room disappeared”
-its utterly captivating. And the funny thing is, when we heard that moment, the whole room disappeared for us too. All we could see and hear was Julian. It’s the most sincere and emotionally grounded delivery we’ve heard from an artist in a long time. There’s no way this song wasn’t born from a real-life experience; the emotional weight and delicate texture are literally palpable. His falsetto is gentle, even fragile at times, but it carries a lyrical confidence that keeps you hanging on every word.
Just as you’re lulled into that soft space, the track snaps back with its punchy beat and rhythmic bassline. The way Julian’s vocals glide back into the arrangement is seamless, and the harmony-layered call-and-response moments feel euphoric. It creates this sun-drenched, top-down, driving-along-the-coastline kind of sensation, the kind of scene you imagine in a perfectly soundtracked commercial. And then comes a perfectly delivered lyric that sticks with you not just because it’s clever, but because it says something deeper with charm and clarity:
“I haven’t had a single drink / but I just caught this buzz”
We’re betting the production team went wild the first time Julian broke into that moment with his soft, piano-laced ballad approach. And they were absolutely right to give it a reprise; it’s pure magic. That emotional lift, both vocally and lyrically, turns the track into something unforgettable.
And of course, we can’t skip over one of the most charming and unexpected lines:
“You got me saying silly shit” (backup singers: “I don’t know what that was”)
It’s playful, self-aware, and makes you smile in the middle of all the sweetness, a perfect reminder that falling in love also means letting go, and being a little goofy sometimes.
“Buzz” is, in essence, a journey from the early stages of a crush into the joyful confusion of love, all delivered masterfully by Julian Sometimes.
Huge love to the entire production team who helped bring this track to life. Producer Chris Chu (POP ETC / The Morning Benders) crafted a soundscape that’s both light and emotionally resonant. Mixing engineer Kauner Michael and mastering engineer Théo Quayle polished the track into something radio-ready while maintaining the warmth and subtlety. Vocal engineer Tim Miles recorded Julian’s vocals at his Burbank home studio with precision and care, capturing every breath and falsetto peak with clarity. And the final touch, cover artwork by Alex Farias, adds a vibrant visual that perfectly mirrors the song’s emotional and aesthetic vibe.
We’re absolutely thrilled to have discovered Julian Sometimes through this sparkling debut and couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. This is one artist, and one team, you’ll definitely want to keep on your radar.
We can tell you that he might be Julian Sometimes to the world, but he's likely to become everyone’s Julian ALWAYS very soon.
“Buzz” by Julian Sometimes is an exhilarating masterclass in vulnerability, groove, and sonic finesse.
Julian Sometimes is the musical identity of Julian Drucker, a genre-blending artist who brings a theater composer’s sense of drama and a music supervisor’s attention to detail to his indie pop debut.
Raised on classical music by two musician parents and educated in musical theater composition, Julian has spent years crafting emotional narratives across mediums, whether writing for the stage, scoring short films, or composing for contemporary dance. His creative foundation is both academic and intuitive, giving his songwriting a rich, layered feel that subtly draws from everything from cinematic storytelling to modern pop aesthetics.
With “Buzz,” Julian Sometimes offers not just a song, but a fully formed experience that feels personal, immediate, and joyously unfiltered.
We’re so excited to have found Julian Sometimes and can’t wait to hear what he shares next.
Stream, playlist, and share "Buzz" by Julian Sometimes today—you’ll want this one on repeat all season long.
