Emerging singer/songwriter Hunter Daily is ushering in springtime with her new single, “California Poppies.” The dreamy track invites us on Hunter’s journey as she confronts change and learns to cope with saying goodbye. Listen to it now below.
On her inspiration for the song, Hunter shares, “Starting over comes with inevitable goodbyes. They’re bittersweet — they give you an opportunity to move on, but also force you to close a chapter, which has always been really difficult for me. In ‘California Poppies,’ I write: ‘California poppies don’t die, they just turn into butterflies.’ Things don’t just end, rather they evolve/transform. To have an optimistic, open mind about endings might be a little bit delusional, but I prefer it that way. To me, thinking that way is more magical and less morbid.”
This May, fans will be able to hear “California Poppies” live as Hunter joins online sensation Leah Kate on the UK/EU leg of her Super Over Tour. The 13-show run features stops at the Manchester Academy in Manchester, Heaven in London, and Melkweg in Amsterdam – tickets are available HERE. Ahead of the tour, Hunter will be performing at KCRW’s iconic School Night showcase on Monday, April 15 at Bardot in Los Angeles – tickets are available HERE.
“California Poppies” is Hunter’s second release of 2024, following the January release of “Girl Friend.” The track was met with praise from fans and critics alike, with Sweety High describing it as “a dreamy anthem” and Atwood Magazine proclaiming, “’Girl Friend’ aches with intimacy and longing, sweet melodies and hypnotic rhythms. Tender guitars, driving drums, and Daily’s golden, glistening, hot-on-the-mic vocals – packed to the brim with passion – make ‘Girl Friend’ an easy favorite, ready for repeat listens.”
This year, Hunter is pulling back the curtain and fully embracing her vulnerability through her music, combining equal parts unflinching reflection on the past and resolute optimism for the future. Stay tuned for more updates!
US DATES
Mon Apr 15 | Los Angeles, CA | Bardot
UK/EU TOUR DATES
with Leah Kate
Mon May 6 | Milan, Italy | Santeria Toscana 31
Tue May 7 | Zurich, Switzerland | EXIL
Thu May 9 | Antwerp, Belgium | Kavka Zappa
Fri May 10 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Melkweg
Sun May 12 | Berlin, Germany | Frannz Club
Mon May 13 | Köln, Germany | Luxor
Tue May 14 | Paris, France | La Maroquinerie
Sat May 18 | Bristol, United Kingdom | Thekla
Mon May 20 | Manchester, United Kingdom | Manchester Academy
Tue May 21 | Birmingham, United Kingdom | O2 Institute3
Thu May 23 | London, United Kingdom | Heaven
Sat May 25 | Glasgow, United Kingdom | SWG3
Sun May 26 | Dublin, Ireland | The Academy, Middle Abbey