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LLOREN captures the raw, transformative energy of chasing dreams in the heart of LA with new single!
After years of making cinematic music for film & TV, British pop singer and former “The Voice” finalist LLOREN is limbering up to release her dream pop debut album “It’s Always Sunny in LA” very soon.
But first she is dropping a huge new single “Last Star In LA”. In a similar brand of dreampop as Sweden’s LÉON, “Last Star in LA” is a love letter to the city that has shaped Lloren’s music career, from writing her best songs, meeting her favourite collaborators, to landing syncs (30+) in trailers, TV shows and ads (latest for Kay Jewelers). “Last Star in LA” captures the raw, transformative energy of chasing dreams in the heart of LA.
“The song is just a love letter to the city! I wanted it to sound like a love song, but if you listen closely, you can hear it’s got a double meaning”, says LLOREN. Produced by Daniel Pashman (Little Monarch, Gold Brother, Ellee Duke), the track brings all the cinematic feels and tugs on the heartstrings from the outset with its instantly memorable hook and big nostalgic stadium pop atmospheres.
The track follows a string of recent singles which have seen LLOREN featured by prestigious music tastemakers The Line Of Best Fit, gain airplay from BBC Radio 2’s Angela Griffin and Radio X’s John Kennedy, interviewed by Diva Magazine and Celebmix and the video for her track “Like This” won a Telly Award in the US, as well as also being nominated for a prestigious Leo Award in Canada.
Grey’s Anatomy, The L Word, 1923, Wish, The Company You Keep, Made In Chelsea, Love Island UK and Love Island USA are just some of the many sync credits LLOREN has amassed to date, which have steadily proved her rich, versatile vocal and powerful contemporary inspired compositions to be a cut above the rest. And in “Last Star In LA” we see this combination in its full glory, as LLOREN weaves her magical honey-like vocals around an 80’s style production backdrop, that feels spacious and contemplative yet kicks the listener heavily in the heart with a big dose of yearning emotions.
LLOREN was recently invited to join American artist Fleurie on her first European tour. During the tour, she also caught the eyes of promoters who invited her back to open for household names Johannes Oerding and Michael Patrick Kelly and an audience of 10000 people. In the UK, LLOREN is no stranger to the annual PRIDE celebrations having played both Manchester and London where she headlined the women’s stage and has entertained crowds over 10000. She has also toured with Canadian artist Mauvey with whom she collaborated with on the track ‘Pillow’, performing it at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend as well as the Isle Of Wight Festival 2023.
J. Jefferson & Brian Gentile’s ‘A Red Red Rose’ is a haunting introduction to their forthcoming project, combining dark folk, Americana and Scottish storytelling into a deeply emotional listening experience. The song draws inspiration from the spirit of Robert Burns without attempting to simply reproduce his celebrated work. Instead, it takes the themes of enduring love and separation and gives them a fresh contemporary setting.
The atmosphere is one of the track’s greatest strengths. From its lyrical imagery to its spacious musical arrangement, the song feels almost cinematic in its presentation. Photographs, deserted roads and wide open skies become powerful symbols of memory and distance. These details give the listener a strong visual impression while reinforcing the song’s central idea that genuine connection can survive even when people and places are separated.
There is also an impressive balance between intimacy and scale. The songwriting feels personal and vulnerable, but the overall production creates a much larger emotional landscape. Fans of Gregory Alan Isakov, Nick Cave and The White Buffalo may find familiar qualities in the combination of storytelling, darkness and Americana influences, although the duo bring their own perspective to the sound.
As part of ‘Scotland – A Love Letter’. Fourteen Postcards from the Highlands, the single feels particularly meaningful. The wider project looks beyond conventional travel imagery and instead focuses on the emotional connections created by landscapes, people and experiences. This makes the song feel like more than a standalone release. It becomes one part of a larger musical portrait of Scotland.
‘A Red Red Rose’ succeeds because it feels sincere rather than overstated. J. Jefferson & Brian Gentile allow the music and storytelling to take centre stage, creating a song that is atmospheric without losing its human warmth. It is a thoughtful piece of modern folk and an intriguing preview of what promises to be a richly emotional project.
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