LOIR’s debut EP, Chapters exhibits emotional maturity beyond years

The 7-track release also features the Gloc 9-assisted track “TAKAS”

After dropping ethereal tunes that capture the struggles of youth in the most genuinely honest way, Filipino recording artist LOIR is now ready to open up old wounds and deliver an unsparing narration of her teenage life in her debut EP, Chapters, out today via Sony Music Entertainment.

The 7-track EP, which exhibits a knack for confessional songwriting and tender, spacey production, reflects emotional maturity beyond her years. In moments when the soulful newcomer needed some rescuing, she wasn’t afraid to examine her decisions in life with both sides of the coin: never consumed by ego, but instead, looking for answers with a hopeful, open mind.

Chapters represent the ups and downs of my life,” the young singer-songwriter explains. “I’ve learned along the way that sometimes, it’s okay to pause and embrace defeat. But while there’s beauty in acceptance, I’ve always made it a point to celebrate my imperfections and use it as a motivating factor to keep going. Sharing my story is my own way of healing.”

The release of her new EP Chapters is accompanied by the focus track “TAKAS,” featuring Filipino hip-hop icon Gloc-9. “From the beat to the melody, pure devastation is felt at every part, desperately clinging to that hope that might change the heart,” she describes the song. Buoyed by dramatic strings and intricately powerful arrangements, the ethereal track is LOIR’s way of finding escape in a world troubled by uncertainty and not knowing what lies ahead.

Aside from “TAKAS,” the EP shines just as bright with songs that communicate storytelling in particularly nuanced ways.

Her debut record includes “PANAGINIP,” featuring rapper Melrhyme, and “UMAGA,” which are both crossover jams with hit potential. The stripped-down ballad “MAMA” is LOIR at her most vulnerable, asking big questions about life’s purpose and her conflicting sense of direction. And then there’s “PAHIYOM,” which shows just how charismatic LOIR can be as both an interpreter and a storyteller.

Despite its introspective themes, the production always stands out with refreshing ideas, thanks to contributions by urban/R&B collaborators such as Goodson, Havo and Shaq.

LOIR’s new EP, Chapters, is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

Source: Nyou

ALBERT HAMMOND JR NEW SOLO ALBUM 'MELODIES ON HIATUS' OUT NOW

LISTEN HERE

 

“ONE CHANCE” VIDEO DEBUTS

WATCH HERE

Press Credit: Scottie Cameron

 

'Melodies On Hiatus', the highly-anticipated new solo album from Albert Hammond Jr—globally renowned guitarist, singer-songwriter and founding member of the Grammy Award-winning band The Strokes—is out via Red Bull Records. Fans can listen here: https://ffm.to/melodiesonhiatus

“I’m going through changes and these songs reflect behaviors and moments of mine that—as time has gone on—have taken shape and become universal,” Hammond Jr explains. “I get asked about the meaning or big picture of this album, but it’s just that writing songs and creating is who I am and feels like why I exist. My goal is to have my music be part of someone’s life, part of their fabric, and this feels like the best collection of music I’ve made and my best attempt at achieving that.

 

Additionally, Hammond Jr unveils the video for “One Chance” today—watch here. Directed by Angela Ricciardi and Silken Weinberg, the new video is the next in a series of episodic videos following Memo of Hate”, “100-99 featuring GoldLink and Old Man”.

 

Hammond Jr will embark on the On Hiatus Tour this fall with multiple sold-out stops in New York and Los Angeles and support from Rainsford—see full routing below and get tickets here.

 

With contributions from GoldLink, Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys) and Rainsford, 'Melodies on Hiatus' features production by Gus Obergand was co-written remotely with Simon Wilcox, mixed by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air, M83, Metric, Chromeo) and mastered by Dave Cooley (Paramore, Spoon, Tame Impala, Jimmy Eat World). Read Hammond Jr’s first interview about the new album with The FADER here and a recent interview with Stereogum here.

 

With over 185 million lifetime streams, Albert Hammond Jr has released four solo albums including 'Yours to Keep' (2006), '¿Cómo Te Llama?' (2008), 'Momentary Masters' (2015) and 'Francis Trouble' (2018). His critically acclaimed work has been praised by outlets including NPR, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Stereogum and many others. He's also performed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and at a host of major festivals including Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, Primavera Sound and more.

Hammond Jr.'s music appeals to fans across the globe and in this region, Indonesia is one of his top 20 most streamed countries. Additionally, Hammond Jr. and his band The Strokes will be headlining at We The Fest (Indonesia) and Good Vibes Festival (Malaysia) at the end of July and also performing a standalone concert in Singapore in August.

 

MELODIES ON HIATUS’ Tracklist

1. 100-99 feat. GoldLink

2. Downtown Fred

3. Old Man

4. Darlin’

5. Thoughtful Distress feat.

Matt Helders & Steve Stevens

6. Libertude

7. Memo of Hate

8. Home Again

9. I Got You

10. Caught by Night

11. Dead Air

12. One Chance

13. Remember feat. Rainsford

14. 818

15. Fast Kitten

16. I’d Never Leave

17. Never Stop

18. False Alarm

19. Alright Tomorrow feat. Rainsford

 

 

 

Watch "Once Chance" Official Video here: ffm.link/onechancemv

Stream 'Melodies on Hiatus’ here: ffm.to/melodiesonhiatus

Source: Blackstar