|
(12 November) Bristol-formed, London-based outfit Oslo Twins today announce their new EP 'Tresor', out 14th February 2025 on new label Half-Normal Records (co-founded by the band's Eric C. Davies).
Oslo Twins are also sharing the EP's second taste in the shape of new single "I See Mountains", arriving ahead of their London headline at The Waiting Room next Friday, 22nd November, and a newly announced headline tour for 2025, with dates in Bristol, Southampton, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Produced by band members Eric C. Davies and Claudia Vulliamy in their East London studio, new EP 'Tresor' highlights a rejuvenated sonic depth for the London outfit, drawing influence from Nation Of Language, Angel Olsen, This Mortal Coil, Everything But The Girl, Lamb, Chromatics, Grace Ives and Ladytron.
With its intricate trip-hop beat and ethereal folk melody, new single "I See Mountains" is an enthralling new taste of the 5 track project. Taking cues from Massive Attack and Anna von Hausswolf, the genre-bending song utilises soft synth pads, catchy electro-drums, a rich, earthy violin part (played by guest El Hinton-Hallows) and keys player Ed Lyness’ haunting grand piano.
The song sets a scene of ascension: "When the flood is over, baby, I won’t look behind me / Just above the estuary, that’s where you will find me". With its mesmerising marching tempo blended with sharply syncopated instrumentation, vocalist Claudia detailed the origins of the lyrical inspiration for the track:
"I wanted to create an image of the sublime, a kind of journey upwards into the sky. The phrase 'I see mountains' was originally my attempt to describe a strong emotional response to certain music, the images that were coming up in my head."
Exploring new territories both in their live and recorded sound, bringing electronic drums and clean synths to the forefront, Oslo Twins' music is venturing into cleaner, more expansive electronic territory.
Oslo Twins' new EP 'Tresor' is out Feb 2025 on Half-Normal Records. Oslo Twins headline The Waiting Room in London on 22nd November. New single "I See Mountains" is out now.
More about Oslo Twins
Led by songwriters Claudia Vulliamy and Eric C. Davies, completed by Ed Lyness, Will Snelling and Luke Brown, since their formation Oslo Twins have taken the London and Bristol live music scenes by storm, supporting acts such as The Last Dinner Party, Blondshell, The Comet Is Coming, English Teacher, Picture Parlour, crushed, THUS LOVE, Folly Group amongst others, and performing at festivals including Green Man, Manchester Psych Fest, Sŵn Festival, They’re Gonna Be Big (Supersonic, Paris), and Dot to Dot.
Releasing their debut EP 'Back To Nothing' via Ali Chant’s Fascination Street Records in 2023, Oslo Twins have since received notable support from BBC 6 Music DJs Steve Lamacq, Huw Stephens, Guy Garvey, and Amy Lamé, alongside glowing press tips from influential tastemakers So Young Magazine, The Independent, Wonderland Magazine, DIY Magazine, The Rodeo, CLASH Magazine, Whynow, Rough Trade, The Line Of Best Fit, and more.
More About Half Normal Records
Half Normal Records is a record label based between London and Glasgow. Founded by Producer, Eric C. Davies and Artist Manager, Louis Smeeton. The label aims to bring focus to talent that sits outside the usual city circuits. Expect more releases from various London, Bristol and Glasgow based artists to be released over the next coming months.
|
Single
Single
Single
Single
EP
Single
Single
