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Belanu Shares New Single ‘Watching You Again’
Swiss artist Belanu embodies the rock music of Gen Z. He returns with his brand-new single ‘Watching You Again’. The energetic alternative and indie-rock production features guitar, bass, and drums. The earnest instrumentation is paired with Belanu’s captivating vocals.
‘Watching You Again’ came to life after Belanu listened to ‘Every Breath You Take’ by The Police. He found the story about a stalker who had not yet been able to forget someone they were watching exciting. He wrote the lyrics to his latest single combining them with a guitar riff he used to do every sound check at a concert. However, the tune comes across is a less obsessive way than ‘Every Breath You Take’, going in the direction of how hard it is to leave a long-term relationship in the past.
Belanu comments on the track, “It’s about letting go of a long-term relationship. Getting a handle on everyday life without that person. It’s an honest song that describes a situation that I experienced myself.”
‘Watching You Again’ showcases Belanu’s musical prowess while highlighting his passion, his commitment to artistic evolution, and his authenticity. His artistry shines through his latest release complimenting his entire music discography to date.
London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.
Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’
‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.
Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.
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