Valerie June on “The Moon and Stars,” Her Voice, and The Afterlife

For anyone who has encountered the singer/songwriter, Valerie June, one feeling is abundantly clear. She is a treasure. With an elastic, spirited singing voice, June offers the proverbial light to any and all who will listen. The immense value she offers, too, is borne from her uniqueness—which is no easy thing to maintain. The world, as we know, often works to strip people from what makes them special (read: different). But June has looked that practice in its eye and rejected it. To that we say, thank goodness! This week, June will release her latest LP, The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers. The album is rich and showcases June’s penchant for positivity and imagination. We caught up with the artist to ask her how she first fell in love with music, how she maintains her spirit, and what she thinks will happen to herself after she dies.