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Line Beauclair unveils ‘Soft’ lyric video
Born in the north of France from a French mother and an American father, Singer-Songwriter Line Beauclair crafts music influenced by both countries. Her sultry yet ingenue style, complimented by her distinctive vocals, is inspired by 60s French icons such as Jane Birkin and Françoise Hardy, and shining US stars such as Britney Spears or Lana Del Rey, creating an authentic and innovative musical identity. ‘Soft’ is Line’s debut single. The song begins with touching guitar and emotionally rich instrumentals, complimenting the vulnerable lyrics and gentle voice of the artist.
‘Soft’ is a song that illustrates the moment in a relationship where both partners are truly vulnerable with each other. When we are ‘soft’ and expose ourselves to hurt is also when the deepest connections can be made. Beauclair says that “I think this song captures the universal feeling letting go and being truly ourselves with another person, something that becomes harder every day in a society where appearances carry such weight”.
Despite her young age, Line prides herself in being the sole songwriter on all her tracks. Her songs insightfully touch on love, growing up and navigating tumultuous relationships, all while exploring variations of the pop genre, putting an emphasis on lyrics and innovative beats. Line explains where she draws inspiration, “Growing up I was surrounded by 60s French music and was heavily influenced by their ability to craft intelligent songs with deeper meaning all while creating a magnetic vibe and atmosphere. It really helped me integrate the idea that lyrics do not need to sacrifice melody or energy. I was able to understand that further thanks to American artists like Lana Del Rey or Taylor Swift, that are able to brilliantly combine both to create true pop anthems. I am now based in Paris but have lived all over France, which has inspired me greatly, and writing in places such as St Tropez and New York City have truly helped me refine my musical style.”
About her debut single “Soft”, Line further describes the track as “A song that I hope helps people be more open and vulnerable – something to remind you that putting up a front can sometimes be very detrimental, and that we all need to be gentle with ourselves and others from time to time”.
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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