Paris-born/London-based JOANNA RABESON‘s latest alternative soulful effort, ‘Orchids and Feathers’, is the first release from her eponym project, which displays the tribulations of a woman through her different personas.
Now it’s over to you: experience the first of many tribulations – watch the heartfelt production for ‘Orchid and Feathers’.
NEW LEASE MUSIC regular Awir Leon, J.Kid and Tismé aka – UNNO (The UNexpected NOte) – have just released their latest pop/avant-garde piece Sirens via French label Nowadays Records.
The latest release is the first single of their second EP Silence, which draws up in a swirl where the shooting melody and the trip hop/synth beat seizes the mind, and Awir Leon’s vocals dives into a universe made of mirages.
The band released their first EP As We Land and As We Land (Take Off Edition EP) – which includes a bonus new track and a remix by fellow Nowadays Records recruit BRNFKD. With the forthcoming release of their second EP, UNNO continues to explore and experiment with layers of electronic/pop/trip-hop textures; a unique sound that only exists through the chemistry between the three personalities.
Have a listen for yourself… check out Sirens.
AWIR LEON reveals Falls, the last of a trio of single visuals illustrating the debut LP Giants, out now via pioneering label of the burgeoning Parisian beat-scene Nowadays Records.
The singer and composer follows on from the truly unique Maybe We Land video, shot on skateboard and the completely immersive lead single Sitting So High. The self-directed video sees Awir undertaking a journey through the woods. As he progresses on his journey he sheds his skin of clothes in an environment both old and new, changing and questioning colours.
Also a member of collaborative electro-pop trio UNNO, AWIR LEON‘s latest single draws comparisons to the most avant-garde elements of acclaimed works by James Blake or Nicolas Jaar through his immersive production and vocal style.
Hear for yourself…check out the video.
After standout music solo careers, Douchka and Les Gordon – aka French Electro duo LESKA join forces for their debut single, I Got You released last Friday via Nowadays Records.
Following a string of solo EPs, Les Gordon caught the attention of Kitsuné, releasing more EPs, including Atlas and Abyss under the record label. Douchka began as a DJ before turning his hand to producing. His hard work caught the attention of the independent French label Nowadays Records, leading to the release of EPs Joyful (June 2015) and Together (March 2016).
Together the two created something that’s not your average anthem. Featuring South African singer Batuk, they proved they’re ahead of game by juxtaposing explosive, juvenile yet melancholic overtones in the three-minute wayward banger …It’s definitely the one to remember…check out I Got You.
Minimalist electronic composer and singer AWIR LEON reveals Maybe We Land, the second of a trio of single and video packages in the lead up to his forthcoming debut LP Giants. Set to drop on 14th October, the album will be released on the pioneering label of the burgeoning Parisian beat-scene Nowadays Records.
The latest offering relates to the artist’s move from Amsterdam (where he was part of the experimental trio UNNO) to Paris, and how the period of transition often felt destructive and chaotic. AWIR LEON’s roller coaster journey is reflected in Ian Robinson’s mesmerising visuals. Footage of dancing silhouettes set against the late night city back drop of Tel Aviv was captured by a camera attached to a moving skateboard.
Building on the success of Sitting So High, once named Song of the Week by NEW LEASE MUSIC, AWIR LEON’s latest single draws comparisons to the most avant-garde elements of acclaimed works by James Blake or Nicolas Jaar.
Check out the video to Maybe We Land
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