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Andrea Schmider Returns with ‘Potpourri’ – A Reflective EP That Mirrors a Life in Motion
For Andrea Schmider, music isn’t just art – it’s how she processes life. The Swiss singer-songwriter, known for her emotional depth and luminous voice, returns this month with Potpourri, a five-track EP that offers a window into the soul of an artist who’s not afraid to explore life’s rawest edges.
Born at the gateway to the Bernese Alps, Schmider has long drawn inspiration from both the natural world and the inner world. Her early influences – from gospel icon Sandy Patti to pop powerhouse Whitney Houston – laid the foundation for a vocal style that is both technically skilled and emotionally open. But it’s her gift for storytelling that truly sets her apart.
Potpourri is perhaps her most cohesive work yet. Tracks like “Set the Sails” and “Going in Circles” reveal a maturing artist grappling with themes of transformation, uncertainty, and renewal. While 2023’s Movin’ On EP was about forward momentum, this project embraces complexity and stillness – a thematic shift that feels earned.
Produced by longtime collaborator Manuel Halter, the EP also marks a notable step forward in sonic ambition. Schmider’s voice is framed with care – never overwhelmed, always central – while layered instrumentation adds depth without distraction. The result is a record that sounds as thoughtful as it feels.
More than a collection of songs, Potpourri is a statement of artistic identity. With its lyrical honesty, emotional nuance, and musical craftsmanship, the EP positions Andrea Schmider not just as a strong voice from Switzerland, but as a compelling voice for anyone navigating the ever-changing tides of life.
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Former ‘The Voice’ finalist and renowned TV sync music writer LLOREN releases her next single ‘Like I Need’.
On the track, LLOREN explains, “After coming out of a 12-year relationship, I realised that any love I accepted next would have to be something spectacular, the kind of romance you see on movie screens. It wasn’t that I wasn’t loved before, just not in the way I needed. When I started developing a new crush, as exciting as it was, I knew I couldn’t settle. I wanted and deserved the kind of love that sweeps you off your feet, full of passion, magic, and possibility. Nothing less. The chorus is a pretty much a road map to my heart!”.
Produced by Daniel Pashman, ‘Like I Need’ captures feelings of hope and anticipation, while keeping the retro, anthemic vibe that’s quickly becoming LLOREN’s signature. The track’s melancholic under-tones are swept away in a thick 80s production, as the chorus hits hard with its instantly engaging and relatable themes, bringing all of the feels of searching for new love.
Hit TV show The Traitors, Grey’s Anatomy, The L Word, 1923, Wish, The Company You Keep, Made In Chelsea, Love Island UK and Love Island USA are just some of the many sync credits LLOREN has amassed to date, which have steadily proved her rich, multi-faceted vocal and powerful contemporary inspired compositions to be a cut above the rest.
Tracks from LLOREN’s hugely anticipated forthcoming debut album ‘It’s Always Sunny in LA’ have already picked up airplay from BBC Radio 2’s Angela Griffin and Radio X’s John Kennedy and press acclaim from prestigious music tastemakers Louder Than War and The Line Of Best Fit, as momentum continues to build. LLOREN’s video for her track ‘Like This’ also won a Telly Award in the US, as well as also being nominated for a prestigious Leo Award in Canada.
LLOREN appeared at The Gibson Garage All Day Festival in London earlier this year and in her career to date has opened European tours for Fleurie, Johannes Oerding and Michael Patrick Kelly respectively, played the UK’s annual PRIDE celebrations in Manchester and London and toured with Mauvey, with whom she collaborated with on the track ‘Pillow’, performing it at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend as well as the Isle Of Wight Festival 2023.
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