The creative evolution of Luna Li has always felt like watching something bloom in real-time, but her latest single, “Multiplied” hits with a different kind of weight. It’s a standout piece from her sophomore album, When a Thought Grows Wings, and it captures a version of the Korean-Canadian artist that is finally, firmly, standing on her own two feet.

Navigating the Flux

For Hannah Bussiere Kim, the 27-year-old virtuoso we know as Luna Li, the path to this record wasn’t exactly linear. It was a period defined by massive, tectonic shifts: ending an eight-year relationship and trading the familiar streets of Toronto for the unknown energy of Los Angeles.

While that kind of upheaval can break a person, for Kim, it was a necessary awakening. As she puts it, this era was about “discovering who I was as an adult for the first time” and finally taking the reins of her own life. You can hear that newfound autonomy in the music—it’s lighter, bolder, and incredibly self-assured.

The Magic of “Multiplied”

Luna Li has a gift for making complex arrangements feel effortless. “Multiplied” leans into that signature whimsy, but there’s a new clarity to the production. It’s a track that feels like it’s expanding as you listen to it—fitting for a song about the way our worlds open up once we let go of the past.

• The Sound: It’s that perfect “one-woman orchestra” vibe—shimmering harps meeting grounded, infectious grooves.

• The Feeling: There’s a specific kind of magic in the way she balances her classical background with indie-pop sensibilities. It doesn’t feel like a “product”; it feels like a person breathing through their instrument.

Taking Flight

The album’s title, When a Thought Grows Wings, serves as a perfect metaphor for where Kim is at right now. These aren’t just songs; they are snapshots of a creator in transition. By leaning into the “flux,” Luna Li has moved past the bedroom-pop labels and into a space that is entirely her own.

If you’ve ever had to leave everything behind to find yourself, “Multiplied” is going to resonate. It’s a reminder that being “in flux” isn’t just about being lost—it’s about the freedom of finally being able to go anywhere.