Former alt-J bassist Gwil Sainsbury launches new project LOOR with lead single "Leigh Woods"
04 October 2019, 10:24
| Written by
Cerys Kenneally
Gwil Sainsbury, the ex-bassist of alt-J, has announced a new EP as LOOR, as well as sharing the lead single "Leigh Woods".
"Leigh Woods" is the first taster of Sainsbury's debut LOOR EP Nightland.
The new offering is inspired by an ancient woodland in Bristol.
Nightland will be Sainsbury's first new music since leaving alt-J in 2014.
"Leigh Woods" is out now. LOOR's debut EP Nightland will arrive 22 November via AWAL. He plays London's Shacklewell Arms on 25 November. Find out more.
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