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EMERGING ARTIST SZARR RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘OCEAN’
Multi-talented Swiss musician Szarr discovered his passion for music when he began writing songs on an old guitar at 11. Since then, he has honed his skills as a singer, songwriter, and producer sharing his art and unique sound with the world.
His music has been greatly influenced by his multicultural upbringing, which includes parents who are native to the Balkans and who have traveled extensively. This background has helped him to cross genres and produce a sound that is uniquely his own.
He returns with his brand-new single ‘Ocean’. The genre-blend of pop and indie infused with elements of afro and reggaeton, make this a flavourful release from Szarr.
The summer vibe on the production of ‘Ocean’ features instrumentation of drums, marimba, bongos, electric guitar, and synth. The freeing sound is paired with the captivating vocals from Szarr that will invite listeners to groove along.
The song is a love letter to the ocean that Szarr wrote. When he got the idea, he was in Mexico and started adding drums to his digital studio and chopping up vocals. Once he got back home, he finished the song and came up with lyrics that fit the sentiment of first-time love.
“A love letter to somebody very beautiful, in my case the ocean itself,” Szarr comments on the track.
‘Ocean’ is available on all streaming platforms.
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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