Erlend Oye - Legao

Bubbles

£35.98

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: BUBBLESLP005
Barcode: 673799210518
Release Date: 25 Aug 2023
Genre: Indie Pop

01: Fence Me In - Erlend Oye
02: Garota - Erlend Oye
03: Say Goodbye - Erlend Oye
04: Peng Pong - Erlend Oye
05: Bad Guy Now - Erlend Oye
06: Who Do You Report To - Erlend Oye
07: Whistler - Erlend Oye
08: Save Some Loving - Erlend Oye
09: Rainman - Erlend Oye
10: Lies Become Part Of Who You Are - Erlend Oye

New Erlend Øye Album Legao coming Oct 2014! Erlend Øye is a skinny nerd, but maybe that's what makes him a pop star. His huge thick spectacle-lenses act as an interface between his inner life and his numerous collaborators and fans. Erlend Øye is a travelling singer-songwriter, who has been making music in various constellations since the late nineties. He sang for Röyksopp, while his own bands are Kings of Convenience and The Whitest Boy Alive, who recently split up. A laid back, everyday vibe runs through Erlend Øye's music. Erlend is not larger than life, at the most his songs may be. The pop star from next-door doesn't make any drama, but leaves that to life itself. His relaxed, laid back sound opens your eyes and ears for places, situations and encounters. A certain mournfulness runs through the songs, although they deal with a longing for self-fulfilment. Erlend sings of loneliness, and in doing so, he creates a 'we'. Until now Erlend's projects have often been based on simple concepts - two guitars and two vocals with Kings of Convenience, and four instruments with The Whitest Boy Alive. With his new solo album he frees himself of these parameters; for the first time everything is possible, for the first time Erlend Øye stands alone. The songs on 'Legao' were arranged and recorded with the Icelandic reggae band Hjálmar.

The magic of 'Legao' lies in the fact that Erlend's vulnerable vocals and his sincere lyrics are supported by the elegance and consistency of the band. Today roughness is often used to counterbalance roughness, whereas on Legao a equilibrium is sought - and found. A simplicity, clarity and minimalism is created that is rarely found in pop music. Erlend Øye has grown up. He accomplishes nothing less than the step towards an independent, free-standing solo musician, who can perform in any constellation - with a band, orchestra or alone with a guitar.

- Recorded at Hljóðriti studio in Hafnafjordur, Reykjavik, Iceland, in 4 sessions between 2013 and 2014
- Mixed by Norman Nitzsche in his studio in Pappelallee, Berlin.
- Mastered by Bo Kondren at Calyx, Berlin. Mastered by Doug Van Sloun at Focus.

Tracklisting: 1. Fence Me In 2. Garota 3. Say Goodbye 4. Peng Pong 5. Bad Guy Now 6. Who Do You Report To ? 7. Whistler 8. Save Some Loving 9. Rainman 10. Lies Become Part Of Who You Are

KEY SELLING POINTS:

- Brandnew and long awaited solo album by Erlend Øye!
- File Under: Erlend Øye, Kings Of Convenience, The Whitest Boy Alive!
- Single LP and CD album comes in a Digipak!
- The new album will be supported by European tour dates (see below)
- Video for the first single "Garota" is available! Garota Video Link: http://youtu.be/RVsAlk53pBs
- Additional promo will be secured via external or inhouse publicists in UK (tbc), France, Germany/Austria/Switzerland, Italy, more to follow
- Marketing and social media campaign via Facebook (Erlend Øye 22.000 Fans), Kings Of Convenience (more than 480.000 Fans) and The Whitest Boy Alive (more than 145.000 Fans)