Beaty Heart share "Flora", a distinguished nugget of experimental pop that previews their new album
Reminiscent of the likes of alt-J and Toro Y Moi, South-London trio Beaty Heart specialise in crafting texturally thick, wonderfully experimental pop songs that boast the juxtaposition of slick, soulful vocals and unorthodox electronic samples.
"Flora" is no exception: a track lathered with abrupt loops, lo-fi percussion and nigh-on hypnotic synth lines, all merged together into a complex and distinguished nugget of pop.
Speaking about the track, the band says: “'Flora' was partly inspired by the Brazilian jazz singer, Flora Purim. We tried to evoke her rich, steamy tones within our own style, as well as exploring improvisational techniques to form the melody of the song.
There's a real analogue-y, stacatto energy to it that we all love, as well as just a dash of filthy bastard. We also incorporated a vocal sample from 'Bad Bad Boys', a 90s Swedish rap hit by Midi, Maxi & Efti, heard during a Robyn DJ set in Stockholm, which we thought was sassy.”
The new single, which Radio 1 DJ’s Huw Stephens and Annie Mac have already championed, impacts on 26 February and is released through Caroline International/NUA Entertainment. Beaty Heart headline London's Electrowerkz on 13 April.
Words: Joe Allen
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