EP REVIEW / WRITTEN BY TOM J. WALKER AND JOANA PEREIRA CARVALHO
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he latest EP release by the Portuguese singer-songwriter Luís goes by Midnight Blue. Consisting of two tracks, Luís blends acoustic and electronic elements together to create a distinctive sonic landscape for the listener to enjoy. ‘Living for You’ begins as a chilled out acoustic ballad, perhaps evocative of Ed Sheeran, before being complemented by lo-fi electronic beats and synths for an interesting mix. Standing out with his vocals accompanied by a guitar on the intro, the synths kick in halfway through. ‘Bright Blue’ sees a shift towards a more electronic style from the beginning, with dreamy pads, beats, and sound effects complimenting Luís’ spacy vocals for a more experimental feel. In a more nostalgic feeling, the chorus is characterised by distinct sound effects out of the usual. Both tracks were made for chilled out, easy listening while still maintaining the ability to capture the listener’s attention. The EP from this talented and upcoming Portuguese artist is one not to be missed.
