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FEYEN Shares New Single ‘Love And Not War’

Published

1 year ago

March 30, 2024

FEYEN breaks down barriers for his concept of the complete art experience, but he does so very softly. Some may question whether there wasn’t already one in the first place. His ability to effortlessly integrate disparate elements is commendable since it gives everyone a tangible sense of his spirituality. Roger Feyen actively seeks out change rather than being fearful of it. In the same way that he looks for relationships. In the same way that he has always found the large stage to be fascinating.

FEYEN returns with his brand-new single ‘love and not war’. The pop offering embraces a motivating mood while transporting listeners into a realm of engaging soundscapes.

It started more as an “80th/Tina Turner/Beverly Hills/pop-rock song” at first, but as time went on, it developed into this fascinating pop song. Produced by Jens Gad, ‘love and not war’ was co-created with Terri Bjerre.

The instrumental piece, which includes drums, guitar, and synths, is accompanied by FEYEN’s captivating vocals in an uplifting manner to create a distinctive and enchanting sound.

This song in particular appears to capture FEYEN’s identity as a musician and songwriter in what is yet another excellent piece of work. He is dedicated to making music that has a profound emotional impact on listeners and endures as he forges ahead in the music industry.

On the track, FEYEN says, “It is about always finding back to the heart centre even when life gets tough, to embrace love instead of war, especially in times like this. The biggest yoga is a bear insult and bear injury.”

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Waz-u drops ambient gem ‘Vermillion’ ft. Lilyg

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4 hours ago

April 25, 2025

Don Reed

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.