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Rainer Ild Shares New Single ‘Honky’
The boundary-pushing artist Rainer Ild is renowned for his innovative approach to music and returns with his thought-provoking single ‘Honky’.
Rainer Ild is a composer who keeps pushing the limits of artistic expression. He has a bachelor’s degree in music and a varied portfolio of compositions for theatre, commercials, and movies.
This pop song’s engaging melody and insightful lyrics entice listeners to go on a voyage of reflection and self-discovery. With his fascinating performances, Rainer Ild captivates listeners with his unique musical skills and powerful stage presence.
‘Honky’ began as a joke, compared to the rest of Rainer Ild’s songs and album. He intentionally created a different release as his forthcoming album will be a bit of chaos. It started from a random pipe tapping his colleague did. He pulled his phone out, recorded a voice memo, laughed, and told his workmate that he was going to make a song out of that. He went home and fooled around with it never thinking that it would amount to anything. When Rainer Ild did a listening event for his friends and some music critics where he played approximately 25 songs, ‘Honky’ received the best feedback.
The ‘Honky’ music video, which was directed by the well-known directors Roland Abel and Raoul Kirsima, presents a bizarre and provocative visual depiction of the song’s themes. Rainer Ild invites spectators to go into the depths of their awareness by immersing himself in a universe where fact and imagination collide, relinquishing creative authority to the filmmakers. “Some people might think that we crossed every limit of decency with the Honky video – quite possible,” Roland Abel hints at the audacious nature of the video.
“‘Honky’ is more than just a song; it’s a poignant commentary on the façade of modern life. Rainer Ild delves into the themes of superficiality and self-importance, highlighting the absurdity of taking ourselves too seriously. In a world where authenticity is often obscured by pretense, ‘Honky’ serves as a reminder that we are all flawed individuals, navigating our way through life’s complexities,” Rainer Ild comments on the release.
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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