Almost two years on from his incredibly well-received debut album and Etherwood is back with the highly anticipated, ÒBlue LeavesÓ LP, a body of work showcasing the sheer talent of one of the UKÕs most exciting artists in electronic music. Within this fourteen-track LP, Etherwood has not only displayed his perfected production skills but also outshone more than ever before with his own vocal performances and instrumental prowess.
Captivating listeners with his creativity, Etherwood explores the finer soundscapes of drum & bass, relaying the liquid beauty that his continually growing following have come to love him for. Included are the already popular 2015 releases, ÒYouÕll Always Be a Part of MeÓ, ÒSouvenirsÓ featuring Zara Kershaw and most recent single, ÒLight My Way HomeÓ featuring Eva Lazarus, premiered by BBC Radio 1Õs Annie Mac. Within fourteen tracks, not one is undeserving of its place on what is a truly outstanding album.
Enriched with sublime symphonic sounds, ÒFor A Time I Was YouÓ and ÒCast AwayÓ drift through epic elevations and enrapturing orchestral outbreaks that will undoubtedly stop all in their tracks. Powerful string sections, moving piano-led melodies and rolling percussions exude elegance, staying true to EtherwoodÕs signature sound.
The heart of ÒBlue LeavesÓ lies within ÒReviveÓ, rich with raw emotion and Eva LazarusÕ unforgettable vocal hooks - a musical match made in heaven between Etherwood and longstanding Hospital Records signee, Logistics. The album's soul is sparked with a S.P.Y collaboration in ÒWe're Nothing Without LoveÓ, a testament to Etherwood's growth as an impressive singer/songwriter.
Similarly, ÒCaptionÓ, ÒBreathe It InÓ and ÒSunlight SplintersÓ highlight his completed skill set, with crisp percussions and soft waves of bass bound by his own powerful vocal performance. Finally, the breath-taking finale of ÒThe Last HourÓ draws a quaint close to the Etherwood 2.0 experience.
Since signing to Med School, Etherwood has risen from a humble underground following to gaining support from some of the worldÕs most respected DJs and broadcasters with his most recent releases receiving regular airwave play on BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra, Kiss FM, Capital Radio and Rinse FM. The ÒBlue LeavesÓ LP is sure to set Etherwood on the same promising path showcasing his ever-growing repertoire of electronic masterpieces for one of the most inspiring drum & bass albums of the year.
