Ambergrove is a Californian artist collective based between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles, who focus less on its members but the art and connections they create. This supergroup’s mission is to craft timeless music that strikes a chord across generations, collaborating with a diverse array of artists from different musical backgrounds.
In 2020 they unveiled their sound with the debut single “Intro: Choice (Rejoice)” which they’ve followed up with a string of songs, collaborating with artists including Greta Ruth, Abe Yellen, Alex Bone and Lando Graey. Bringing us their first release of 2024, they share their brand new single titled “l​Ø​ve!,” this time linking up with rapper, vocalist and producer Dre Ishmail on the track.
The song’s origin story is as unique as the collective itself. After the success of their 2021 track “dØves!” and its accompanying music video, which became an instant hit on YouTube, Ambergrove considered remixing the track. However, they chose a more unconventional route, reversing “dØves!” and creating an entirely new song, resulting in the single release of “lØve!.”
Setting up a hazy soundscape, sweeping reversed vocal elements and silky sonic textures layer up to form an immersive scene. Glistening melodies and shimmering tones are then met with the soft rhythmic loop and pitched vocal lines, capped by soft leads of elegant delivery to form a charming downtempo alternative pop sound.
Delicate piano notes pepper the arrangement and add warmth as the recurring reversed tones underpin soulful vocalisations on a track that constantly shifts and surprises. Known for his poignant spoken word and hip hop output, rising artist Dre Ishmail adds his on lyrical panache via laid back flow over the graceful instrumentation, resulting in a truly original sound and another spectacular collaboration by Ambergrove.
As they continue to go from strength to strength with each release, “lØve!” offers a sound unlike anything else out there. With their debut full-length album on the horizon and several live shows lined up, 2024 is set to be another exciting year for Ambergrove’s exciting musical adventure.
Listen to lØve! (ft. Dre Ishmail) below
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