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Laura Loh illuminated the airwaves with her latest installation of alt-pop, City Lights

Laura Loh’s latest alt-pop single, City Lights, co-produced with MUNBOI, has already been picked up by BBC Introducing; given the earworm appeal of the release from the Hampshire, UK-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, the question is, can they put it down?

With nuances of ambient leftfield electronica oscillating in the atmosphere of the scintillating single which pays an ode to the magnetism of metropolises and their tendency to keep pulling us back with the promise of limitless potential, City Lights is a compellingly immersive release, which stands as a testament to how honed Laura Loh has become since making her debut. Synthesising instrumentals which stand a chance of complimenting her naturally compelling vocal range is discernibly no easy feat.

As she’s veered away from her classical vocal, piano, and violin training and jazz music background, Laura Loh has audibly moved towards commercial appeal while never letting her folky alt-pop edge betray her authenticity.

City Lights will illuminate the airwaves on November 9th; stream the single on SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Piano and Vocals with Orchestral Energy: Laura Loh Takes Off!

Laura Loh is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer hailing from Hampshire, UK. Her background in classical and jazz music, combined with her inclination towards pop and alt-folk, has resulted in a unique and versatile sound. Loh began her musical journey at a young age, classically trained in singing, piano, and violin. At 13, she picked up a guitar and started writing songs. She has since released her debut EP “Sunrise” in 2020, which featured two BBC Introducing Tracks of the Day. Loh has also performed at prestigious music festivals such as Weyfest, Westival, and ValeFest, and even recorded vocals at Abbey Road Studios.

Loh’s latest single, “Cold Morning,” co-produced with MUNBOI, is a lovely piano-centered ballad that showcases her captivating vocals. From the first note, her voice draws you in with its sweet and genuine tone, displaying impressive range and control. The simple yet beautiful piano melody serves as a perfect foundation for Loh’s lyrics, which depict a heart-wrenching story of longing and loss.

As the song progresses, the addition of drums and backup vocals build in intensity, leading to a climactic finale that will leave listeners moved and inspired. The backing vocals, in particular, add an extra layer of depth and emotion to the song, perfectly complementing Loh’s vocals and the overall sound.

“Cold Morning” is a prime example of Loh’s ability to blend different genres seamlessly. The song captures the essence of alt-folk while incorporating elements of pop and classical music. The result is a track that feels both fresh and nostalgic at the same time, showcasing Loh’s mastery of melody and lyrics.

Spotlight Feature: Laura Loh delivered deeply entrenched empathy in her seminal self-produced single, Closer

After releasing her 2020 debut EP, which instantly attracted attention from BBC Introducing, Laura Loh has continued to move into her profoundly empathetic pop own. The Hampshire, UK-based classically-trained vocalist and instrumentalist is fresh from the release of her self-recorded and produced latest single, Closer.

Closer contends with the very real issue of our innate human tendency to put ourselves through the wringer every time we have realised that we aren’t infallible. In a therapeutically intimate way, the alt-pop single lulls you into a state of self-compassion, guided by Loh’s glassy vocals, the ethereal organ layers and massive percussion that aurally shows you the beauty in resilience.

If only all sonic mental health advocacy had the same visceral pull of Closer, we’d be an infinitely more self-actualised society. The deeply entrenched empathy in the single is an evocative bruiser. We can’t wait to hear what follows from Loh’s freshly discovered production boldness.

In her own words, here is what Loh had to say about her latest single:

“Closer is a song about recovery and personal growth, inspired by my experience with mental health; it is a reminder that it is okay to fall and take your time picking yourself back up. We all tend to be too hard on ourselves; I hope this song can encourage people to celebrate the progress they make every day, no matter how small.”

Closer will officially drop on May 20th; hear it on SoundCloud & Spotify.

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Review by Amelia Vandergast

Spotlight Feature: Get elementally radiant with Laura Loh’s latest alt-pop single, Morning Light

There has been no stopping the Hampshire, UK-based singer-songwriter Laura Loh since she released her debut EP in 2020. She has been lauded by BBC Introducing, taken to stages at Weyfest, ValeFest and Westival, and even recorded vocals at the infamous Abbey Road Studios.

Now, she’s here with her optimistic blend of alt-pop and folk, Morning Light, which brings her background of classical and jazz music into the luminous mix, which serves as the perfect reminder of the pleasure we can take by simple yet stunning facets of nature. Yet, cleverly, Morning Light is simultaneously a parable of the radiance that the right people can spark within us. My soul feels infinitely lighter for hearing the emotional depth in Loh’s smooth vocal lines and the intricately ascending melodies. Loh knew exactly where to greet you with pools of shimmering reverb for transcendent effect. We can’t wait to hear what follows.

Morning Light was officially released on March 4th. You can check it out for yourselves by heading over to SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast