MusicMafia presents London Electronic artist Kole lyra
Many artists attempt to establish their musical identity, laboriously trying on different styles like clothing, looking to see what fits. But there are others that appear complete, in full direction of their craft, identity and music. Kole lyra fits firmly in the latter category. His new album is an exciting and captivating debut that heralds the arrival of a gifted and significant new talent, one whose music feels familiar in the best possible way, while striking out into exciting new territory.
Kole Lyra is an Electronic recording artist from Islington, London. Growing up he played piano, developed as a guitarist, bassist and vocalist. He explains, "I've always wrote songs in my head, and it took my interest in music to another level. I used all the instruments I could play as a platform to develop my art, then I started singing to broaden my horizons even more." Almost immediately, he began recording his own music and playing local bars and venues, going through what he calls, “the typical post-high school lifestyle.” “I wasn’t interested in anything I was doing other than music, and I loved the wide-openness of my life.”
Kole creates a world immersed in all things charmingly electronic, with lyrical content mixing non-fiction, alluring imagery and integral narratives with a musical philosophy of distinct melodies. With influences Including, Everything Everything, Imagine Dragons, Arial Pink and Crystal Fighters his sound is an eclectic, electric and commercial proposition. Kole explains, "I've always had an intrigued ear for the latest sounds, using my past musical experience and knowledge to push the boundaries of what's possible today."
Tunecore is the aggregator with whom Kole has a publishing deal, the self titled studio album was released independently in November 2013 and is currently available to buy trough over twenty online distributors including Itunes, Spotify, Bandcamp, Amazon, Google Play, Xbox Music, Deezer, Rhapsody and MediaNet. From the opening notes of “Tropical Heights,” the album’s first single, one hears that combination of melodic irresistibility and lyrical incisiveness that are becoming Kole's hallmarks. “The song is about a friend of mine - always singing sixties songs!”
Kole notes, “But the vibe of it - 'Britpop meets Drum and Bass’ wraps up for me the way it felt standing around a record player when I was growing up.”
Fans have the chance to listen to free singles which are released on the Kole Lyra website www.kolelyra.com along with news, upcoming shows, photos, artwork and contact information. Kole has headlined such venues as the 100 club, Koko and supported acts during the O2 Wireless festival in Hyde park as well as embarking on American tours. Facebook is a dynamic part of the Kole Lyra media presence on the web with a growing number of followers keeping up to date with the latest news, singles, shows and artwork. Kole uses Twitter and Soundcloud to engage information regarding new releases, artwork and shows as well as keeping in contact with promoters and fans.
Kole is currently in the studio recording new singles, honing his unique sound. "it's gaining momentum,” Kole says. “With the recordings, we’re getting exciting - there’s a lot of off the cuff stuff that’s happening. Recording and playing shows all the time is something I’ve always wanted.” And on the debut album, Kole is playing his songs precisely the way he’s always wanted, creating a fully realized album that is the culmination of where he’s been and where he’s going, and one that is sure to win him the notoriety that is demanded by the depth and quality of his songs.
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