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Igniting the Dance Floor with Memento Mori’s New Song “Fogo”
Memento Mori, a name synonymous with captivating progressive psytrance, has once again captivated listeners with his latest offering, ‘Fogo’. Departing from familiar territory, Memento Mori delves into the realm of house music, creating a track that ignites the dance floor with its infectious rhythm and boundless energy.
The track pulses with thumping beats and groovy undertones. As the boundaries between genres blur, ‘Fogo’ is all about creativity and innovation, challenging conventions and redefining what it means to dance.
With each beat, each melody, the artist invites us to embrace change, to dance without constraints, and to revel in the warmth of Housey vibes.
Speaking about his latest creation, Memento Mori shares his belief in music as a boundless journey. For him, ‘Fogo’ represents an expedition into uncharted territories—a bold exploration fueled by the desire to evolve and challenge the norm. In this musical venture, genres blend seamlessly, and boundaries dissolve, creating a space where the unexpected becomes the norm.
So, let’s heed the call of ‘Fogo’ and embark on this exhilarating musical journey. Let’s dance to the beat of our own drum and celebrate the freedom of expression. Together, let’s create a space where the only rule is to feel the music and let it move us.
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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