There isn't much information online just yet about Leaving Laurel, a new project on the Anjunadeep label. There's a short introductory video on YouTube that doesn't really tell you much about who is involved with Leaving Laurel, but dig deep enough and you'll discover that the duo is made up of Pierce Fulton and Gordon Huntley. The Vermont born Fulton has two full length albums under his belt, as well as a slew of singles and remixes for other artists since 2010. Huntley is one half of the Canadian electronic duo Botnek, formed in 2008, who have also garnered attention for their singles, EP's and remixes, as well as their own SiriusXM radio show.
Now the two old friends have formed Leaving Laurel and if this first single release is any indication, this is a project for electronic music fans to closely monitor in 2020. The two track single starts with "sometimes it's scary but it's still just you and me", a song that mixes progressive beats with beautiful piano work, calling to mind the work of such artists as Kiasmos and Way Out West. As a massive fan of both, this track instantly had its hooks in me. "Need Little, Want Less" also mixes piano with electronics and is aimed a tad bit more at the dance floor, while still retaining a chillout vibe.
This single is a tantalizing preview of what Leaving Laurel has to offer. Here is hoping a full length album will follow at some point in 2020.
"sometimes it's scary but it's still just you and me"/"Need Little, Want Less" was released January 10th, 2020.
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