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Indie Sensation Jordan Releases Debut Single ‘Driving Back To Love’
Jordan, an artist who transitioned from Dublin’s vibrant music scene to Berlin’s bustling streets, has quickly made her mark with a distinctive blend of pop, synth, and alternative sounds. Influenced by The 1975, Cannons, and Purple Disco Machine, her music combines nostalgic and optimistic elements with evocative storytelling.
Her debut single, “Driving Back To Love,” gained notable traction, featuring on Spotify’s Fresh Finds GSA and capturing attention across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Following this, her latest single, “Defeated,” received praise from Juicy Underground, MusikFreitag, InMusic, and GrrrlMusic, further solidifying her indie credentials.
Jordan’s EP, also titled, Driving Back To Love, chronicles the emotional journey of a relationship from its exciting start to its poignant end. Produced with Cione and songwriter Janek, the EP features euphoric melodies and heartfelt lyrics, highlighting tracks like the duet “What We Wanted,” the rich “Defeated,” and the synth-pop hit “Levitating.”
“I wanted this EP to be something that everyone can connect with,” Jordan explains. “It’s about sharing moments of vulnerability and finding solace in self-discovery.”
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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