Choosing ‘New Track’ as a title for your upcoming record is certainly a bold move. It turns out that in Olly Pitcher’s artistic universe, boldness is the name of the trade. A keen explorer of modern electronica and ethereal sound design, the Brighton-based creative has recently unveiled the aforementioned single, a downtempo-style piece with a surprising degree of groove and quirkiness in it. Released via the artist’s own label Reckless Romantic Records, the track is as expansive and dreamy as one would expect.
‘New Track’ does exactly what it says on the tin, but from many different angles. For Pitcher, it’s quite literally a new release. For his career, it’s a proud dive into fresher electronic territories, sparking an interesting musical evolution. For the listeners, it signals a new outlet for escapism and reflection, wrapping us all into an otherworldly, yet melodic soundbite that’s a joy to listen to. It’s a new deal for everybody – a particularly reassuring fact, at a time when we seem to have lost our collective hope.
Okay, okay: perhaps we shouldn’t idealize the record so much. Whichever way you look at it, what matters is the empowering feeling of listening to a pure, unfiltered piece of music, born out of a striking need for self-expression. Speaking about the single, Pitcher explains: “My sound definitely strays from the usual, taking a more “arty” approach to house music and playing around with some downtempo vibes on this track. This is my fifth release, but I’m still exploring and shaping my sound, experimenting with different electronic styles.”
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