Baltimore-based indie rock artist Jupie, the project of Julius Unger Bowditch, returns with “Crotona,” a new single that signals the start of his 2026 chapter. The track marks his first collaboration with London-based producer Robbie Wyness following the release of ‘Brick Hill’ in 2023. Written between Baltimore and London, “Crotona” introduces a fuller, expanded sound while maintaining the emotional directness that defines Jupie’s work.
Originally drafted nine years ago while Bowditch was living on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx, the song has since been reshaped into a meditation on endurance and emotional strain. “Crotona is a song about the experience of holding on, pulling towards something until it is no longer the thing you were trying to save,” Bowditch explains. Stark imagery of snow, wind, and empty streets underscores lyrics that wrestle with fragile connections, ultimately centering on survival and the quiet act of telling yourself you’re okay when everything feels uncertain.