LAOISE, the electro-pop sensation hailing from Galway, Ireland, releases ‘Rich’ (22.9.17), the first track from her second EP which is due for release next spring.

Listen to the track ‘Rich’ here: https://soundcloud.com/laoisemusic/rich/s-dQP7v

The single follows her critically acclaimed debut EP ‘Halfway’ and sees LAOISE move on from her previously referenced halfway recovery and re-emerge with uncompromising strength, having honed a more mature and nurtured sound.

LAOISE dissects her own experiences with an impressive honesty. She was inspired to write ‘Rich’ following a relationship which had been compromised by money and the negativity surrounding that. The track presents smooth, haunting vocals, underpinned by dramatic brooding electro-synth beats, all wrapped up with an edgy renewed energy.

Speaking on the track LAOISE said “This summer has been mad crazy. Between playing Forbidden Fruit Festival and Electric Picnic here in Ireland, to Truck and 2000Trees in the UK. I’ve also been locked away in the studio writing and recording new material. I think I’ve become more courageous in my writing and my forthcoming single, ‘Rich’, concentrates on a more mature and nurtured sound.

Lyrically, I find I’m holding back less and less, and I feel ‘Rich’ really demonstrates that. The song is about a love that’s been compromised for possessions. I’ve come across some nasty people who chose money over love and it’s made a negative impact on the people around them. I don’t deal well with someone treating me badly, and I especially don’t deal well with someone treating my loved ones badly, so the song is a screw you to the people who try to.”

Taking her cues from the silky production of acts like NAO, Melanie Martinez and Skott and incorporating elements of synth, indie and alternative, she was brought up on a diet of theatrical, iconic pop – and deeply inspired by household names like Kate Bush and David Bowie – setting her in good stead to create the startling, sparkling pop she presents to us today.

LAOISE LIVE DATES:
Denai Moore support (Whelans, Dublin) – 5th October
Ailbhe Reddy support (Roisin Dubh, Galway) – 19th October
Ailbhe Reddy support (Cyprus Avenue, Cork) – 20th October
Ailbhe Reddy support (Whelans, Dublin) – 21st October

LAOISE SOCIAL CHANNELS:
https://facebook.com/laoisemusic/
https://instagram.com/laoisemusic/
https://twitter.com/laoisemusic/
https://www.iamlaoise.com/