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Noa Sorele Shares New Single ‘Playlist’
London-based singer-songwriter Noa Sorele is an independent pop artist. After the release of her rock-inspired single ‘Rain’, and self-empowerment pop single ‘Better’, the songstress returns with her heart-wrenching single ‘Playlist’.
‘Playlist’ features piano, drums, electric guitar, violins, cello, and Noa Sorele’s captivating vocals in the pop-ballad, with a genre-blend of alternative-pop, adult-contemporary, and indie-pop which expresses a mix of romance, sadness, and moody vibes in the production.
The song tackles serious subjects like despair, desperation, and the illusory desire to remember someone who has gone through music. Noa Sorele wrote ‘Playlist’ after a devastating breakup. She was so overcome with grief that she couldn’t stop listening to her ex’s playlist in the hopes of discovering hints that he was still thinking about her. She became depressed and wrote a song as a result of this heartbreak. Since then, the song has acquired new significance for her; it is now dedicated to all lovers and families going through heartache and tragic losses.
Speaking of the track, Noa Sorele comments, “‘Playlist’ is about a hopeless romantic going through heartbreak with desperation, grief, and a delusional hope to hang on to someone gone, if only through music.”
Having grown up in several countries, Noa Sorele has been influenced by a wide variety of musical styles, including jazz, rock, indie, and Mediterranean music. Inspired by musicians such as Dennis Lloyd, Stela Cole, and Jessie Reyez, she finds herself drawn to any strong song with engrossing lyrics. She also has this as her own music’s objective. Furthermore, Sorele is playing her own music at a number of locations, including the Camden Canal, The Half Moon Putney, and the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
On November 28, Noa Sorele will be headlining her release gig at The Lucky Pig in central London. The venue is set as a 1920s vintage-style basement bar, with a cozy and intimate feel. This will be an evening of acoustic acts, and the perfect atmosphere for the new pop-ballad, ‘Playlist’ to be showcased, accompanied by an acoustic guitar and keys.
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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