With her new album 'Orion', Orion Sun takes inspiration from a timeless painting as she embraces nature and her path to self-discovery. Read our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature.
Words: Stephen Ackroyd.
Orion Sun's music doesn't demand attention - instead, it gently beckons, inviting anyone passing through into a world where vulnerability is strength and introspection is celebrated. Born Tiffany Majette, the 28-year-old has been crafting intimate alt-R&B soundscapes that resonate with the complexities of the human experience. Raised in South Jersey by two artist parents, creativity was woven into the fabric of her upbringing. Now based under the bright lights and brighter sun of Los Angeles, she has cultivated a unique voice that blends reassuring analogue warmth with sharp lyrical depth, carving out a space that is distinctly her own.
As we catch up with Orion Sun, she's in the midst of another creative endeavour. She's "just working on a few collages," she explains, before confiding that it's making her "brain hurt" - her humour shining through even as she delves into projects that stretch her mental capacities. It's clear that her artistry extends beyond music; she's a creative spirit in every sense.
This creativity permeates every aspect of her life. Her journey into music began with an insatiable curiosity and a profound need for self-expression. "I paid attention at an early age to how my body and heartfelt in the world. Music is a magnet to that connection," she explains. This early attentiveness to her inner world set the stage for a future defined by emotional honesty and depth.
