Mikky Ekko returns with the new single Blood On The Surface. The new track is the first new music lifted from his self-described “grittier, more DIY” new LP, due out on Polydor Records early next year. It’s an enticingly groove-driven electro-pop track peppered with lofty vocals contrasted by some experimental instrumentation.
Having recorded all over the globe including places such as London, Stockholm, and Los Angeles, the Louisiana born artist has returned to the city that has proved both a permanent address and the creative sanctuary for his new album; Nashville. It’s in this city that Ekko feels most at home writing and where he was able to create his new ‘60s/’70s psych pop-influenced work.
Speaking about the track, Ekko has said, “As soon as it was written I knew ‘Blood on the Surface’ was the way I wanted to set up the album. Most of the music I listen to is left of centre, whether it’s Death Grips or Jon Hopkins and I felt it was really important for people to hear where my head’s been the last couple years.” He goes on to add, “The album is me finding my way through a labyrinth and the emotions I experienced along the way. Anyone can fake it…it’s easy to put on hats, show people one thing and mime the rest…but at the end of the day you have to look at yourself in the mirror and say this is who I am, and I wanted to give people access to who I am with this album. Ultimately, the album is the truest representation of my sound and my perspective. It’s the sound of me not compromising. Never, not once.”
Listen to Blood On The Surface below
