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LLOREN could be ‘The One’ with epic new pop single!

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10 months ago

June 24, 2024

Don Reed

After years of making cinematic music for film & TV, British pop singer LLOREN is limbering up to release her dream pop debut album “It’s Always Sunny in LA” later this year, with her third single of 2024, “The One”, out now.

Previous singles “Like This” and “California Daydream” saw LLOREN featured and interviewed by Diva Magazine and Celebmix, with the video for “Like This” winning a Telly Award in the US and also being nominated for a prestigious Leo Award in Canada. “The One” looks set to take things even further and prove that LLOREN is a name to be reckoned with, with its beautiful retro synths and catchy hooks evoking a familiar, timeless feeling that perfectly complements the forthcoming album’s romantic narrative. The Line Of Best Fit have already praised “The One” as “an effortlessly catchy contemporary pop anthem that’s timeless.”

Produced by Anna Schulze (Ingrid Michaelson, Lissie, Aloe Blacc), who LLOREN bonded with over their shared love of Winona Oak and LEON, “The One” stands out as a romantic and dramatic plea for a special kind of love—the sort of thing you only find on movie screens. The track is about wanting to be “that girl” and knowing you’d be the perfect fit for someone if they would just look at you. It references the old-school Hollywood vibe that is woven throughout the album, creating a sense of nostalgia.

The former Voice finalist is going from strength to strength with her music recently featuring in Grey’s Anatomy, The L Word, 1923, Wish, The Company You Keep, Made In Chelsea, over 20 uses in Love Island UK as well as plenty on Love Island USA and more. LLOREN’s rich, versatile vocal, emotional melodies and cinematic, powerful contemporary inspired compositions have been embraced heavily by the sync/TV/trailer music world since her 2019 debut single ‘Into The Fire’, which also saw her 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.

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

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6 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.