SAY LOU LOU
Make Welcomed Return With New Single
“ANA”
From Forthcoming
IMMORTELLE LP
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Musical duo Say Lou Lou return today with a stunning new single titled “Ana,” taken from their forthcoming full-length album Immortelle, out on September 21 (á Deux/Cosmos Music).
“Ana” was written and recorded in the secluded Beachwood Canyon recording studio late last year, the result of a close creative collaboration between twin sisters Say Lou Lou (Miranda and Elektra Kilbey) and producers Trent Mazur and Dash Le Francis. Serving as a stunning glimpse into what’s to come from the Australian/Swedish duo, “Ana” offers music fans a refreshing new sound, perfectly encapsulating everything from the old Hollywood golden era, like an early 60’s John Barry soundtrack, to the scratchy beats and strings plucked right from a 90’s triphop classic. What Say Lou Lou is bringing to the table is nothing short of invigorating and ingenious (something much needed in alt pop music in 2018).
Their personal upcoming album Immortelle, from which “Ana” is the introduction, is an exploration into the roles that you consciously or subconsciously play, particularly as a woman. A collection of songs heavily inspired by film noir and old James Bond scores, with layers of dreamy vocals and hazy harmonies over a mixture of live music and synth.
“It was very symbiotic,” explains Elektra. “We had all of these mood boards and visuals from the beginning; we constantly referenced films and looked at clips. Parts of the album process were very structured: the vibe, the world, instruments and string references, giving thought to both the aural and visual aspects so they’re all properly cohesive.”
The twins embraced the idea that an artist doesn’t need to be limited to a single medium; what’s important is that an audience can engage with the world the artists create, regardless of vessel. Immortelle and its accompanying moving and still imagery will attest to that.
Based between Sweden & Australia, Say Lou Lou’s 2015 debut LP Lucid Dreaming, featured wildly popular singles such as “Julian”, “Games For Girls” and “Nothing But A Heartbeat”. Since the release of their debut, Say Lou Lou decided they’d reached the end of their relationship with their previous label and decided to take control of their own artist vision. From here, they turned to the West Coast of the United States and embarked on what they call their Renaissance time: a period which brought them to making “Immortelle”, a time in their careers and lives where the two were able to finally access some respite tore-centre themselves, and in turn, creatively flourish.
With Say Lou Lou’s forthcoming Immortelle LP set to be released in the coming months, enjoy the beauty of the first single “Ana”.
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“ANA”
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“’Ana’ channels Portishead in its dank, intense future-soul treatment, while the sweeping strings seem to embody classic Hollywood glamour. It’s a real step forward in terms of aesthetic, a continually fascinating, engaging pop document that charts its own universe.” Clash
“Dark, emotional and super interesting to the ear.” Indie Shuffle
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