Named for the sixth month of the year and a semi-precious stone said to protect travelers by night and water, Junestone is the musical outpouring of alt-funk fusion bassist and jazz-pop vocalist Olivia Brown. Joined by three of her favourite friends and musicians, Borys Franiczek (guitar), Ian Aisling (keyboards), and Justin McHugh (drums), Junestone’s music is refreshingly brilliant, memorable, and an undeniable vibe.

The group is currently based out of Hamilton, Ontario, where Olivia was born and grew up. Songs are inspired by images of industrial cities and North American wilderness, while lyrics embrace themes of self-realization, assertiveness, and emotional experience. Musically, the group is inspired by American Jazz, Pan-American rhythms, and popular music genres. Their original repertoire reflects this with dozens of songs ranging from dub ballads to disco heartbreakers to jazz-funk hits.

Since their inception in the summer of 2018, Junestone has released fifteen singles and a full-length, self-produced album, FIRST TRY. Their music video, “Jackie & Shadow”, has garnered over 11,000 viewers since its initial release on Earth Day 2024 and continues to find new fans from all over the world as a joyful and enthusiastic anthem for eagles. Junestone has continued writing and working on new material since the release of FIRST TRY in late 2024. They will begin performing these songs live in early 2026 at venues such as The Capitol Bar in Hamilton and The Rex in Toronto.

The band’s performance experience includes T.U. Jazz Fest 2020, Ontario Place Summer Live Music Festival (2021, 2022), NXNE 2024, Waterdown’s Oh Canada Ribfest (2024), LIVE & LOCAL at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre (2024), and Femme Rising Volume 2 by Women in Hamilton (2025). Junestone has also played multiple events at Royal Botanical Gardens, including SummerTide 2023 and WinterTide 2022, 2023, and 2024. Most recently, the band was featured on Bell FibeTV’s new music series “The New Vibes” in spring 2025.