Debut EP from Julien Delaye

Hailing from the French city of Marseille, Julien Delaye is a singer-songwriter who cut his teeth as the frontman of metal band Caedes, rock outfit The Coyotes Dessert, then Canis Majoris. After the disruption to normal life brought on by the pandemic, Julien found himself at odds; alone and with snippets of original compositions, he also had a new folk guitar with took him back to his first sonic roots and initial inspirations.

Now venturing out as a solo artist, he’s bringing to life his own creative vision by creating music that’s written, recorded, produced and mixed entirely by himself at home. Blending elements of alternative folk and indie rock, he’s developed a unique sound, draped in dark tones and melancholic outlook.

Bringing us the first taste of his new solo artist adventure, he shares his new debut EP titled Ancient Monster. With five songs on the EP, Julien Delaye makes a dazzling entrance as a solo artist with a commanding sound that exudes all the musicianship skill and composition prowess of an accomplished and experienced artist.

Taking the listener on a riveting sonic journey, across Ancient Monster, Julien Delaye crafts a mesmerising trip through his own unique musical world. Opened by the grooving indie rock style of the title-track “Ancient Monster” before slowing the tempo and dialling up the atmosphere through the rest of the release, he wraps his delicate and melodic songwriting in gritty textures to make an EP that sways from powerful and rousing energies to ambient and ethereal moments.

With his first effort as a solo artist, Julien Delaye delivers a truly worthy introduction and confirms his status as a must-watch artist this year and beyond.

Listen to Ancient Monster below