Valerie June Keeps ‘Believing in the Joy’ on New Album: ‘We’re Gonna Keep on Making It’ (Exclusive)

It’s hard to maintain a positive attitude in These Times, but Valerie June is determined to do so — and she hopes her music can be a beacon of joy for her listeners.

“I’ve examined it over the years … what does [positivity] mean in a dark world, or in dark times in your life when you feel like you failed or like you’ve lost or like things aren’t going your way?” June, 43, exclusively told Us Weekly while discussing her new album. “I ask…