Elder Island return with new single 'Ordinary Love' after three year hiatus

Known for their hypnotic synths, intricate rhythms paired with soulful vocals, Elder Island return after their three-year hiatus with new single, 'Ordinary Love'. The song labelled as a hypnotic, synth-driven track, leans on band member Katy Sargent’s vocals, soulful yet restrained, glide over a driving house-garage beat. 

First formed in 2013, the band has thrived, curating an audience who enjoys the depths of music. Plus, with over 365 million streams and tastemaker support from BBC Radio 6 Music, Elder Island over the years has cultivated a devoted global following, drawn in by their immersive, shape-shifting live shows. 

Elder Island spoke about the release, saying, "This track came together really quickly from the initial writing session. A lot of the sounds in the current song were there from the start: bouncy synths, chords and the vocal chorus hook, which was written half an hour into the recording. It had a real drive. The presiding arpeggiator was always the main pillar, emerging from this original session."

"It meant that when we started to form and play ‘Ordinary Love’, we built it on a classic formulaic dance track structure. But as Katy worked on the vocal melodies and builds, filling it out, the emotive side to the song started to shine through. It blossomed into this true hybrid heart-filled dance track."

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