Munan Looks Back and Wonders What Comes Next on ‘23’

South Korean-Australian artist Munan closes out the year with ‘23’, an introspective single released on 4 November. It arrives with Like Mother, Like Son: Prelude, a short film directed by Snow Jung that brings together the videos for ‘Not A Loser’ and ‘Disco In My Room’ with a new visual for ‘23’. The three parts follow a connected story across Munan’s recent releases.

Blending alternative pop, indie rock and psych-pop, ‘23’ pairs hazy textures with laid-back grooves. Its sound has a warmth that may appeal to listeners of Tame Impala, Toro y Moi and Mac DeMarco, while the song’s focus is more personal: where life has been, where it stands now and what might come next.

Munan wrote ‘23’ after turning 33, reflecting on a decade spent pursuing music. The lyrics capture the uncertainty of reaching a point where family members begin to worry and friends have grown older and moved on. Rather than offering easy answers, the song stays with those feelings and lets the questions remain.

That sense of looking back while facing an uncertain future gives ‘23’ its reflective mood. Munan hopes the track, and the album that follows, will mark the start of a new chapter. The song is also dedicated to his mum and the friends who continue to support his music.