Hailing from the UK city of Bristol, avOva is a downtempo yet bass-heavy electronic indie music project that’s been adding their own contribution to the ‘Bristol Sound’ tradition. Known for their atmospheric, brooding and melodic compositions, avOva places equal emphasis on exceptional songwriting and slick sound design.
While mostly an electronic act, they also blend in traditional instruments into their sound, drawing from a broad range of influences to shape what they hope will be the next phase of the Bristol sound. First unveiling their unique sound back in 2018 on their debut single “Can You?” featuring J R Heartly, they’ve since taken an extended hiatus from capturing their sonic vision in the studio.
However, now they’ve made an emphatic return with their brand new sophomore single titled “Indigo,” this time linking with singer Nalarié who also co-wrote the track with avOva. The new single serves up a downtempo, atmospheric soundscape that pays tribute to the Bristol sound while introducing fresh elements that push the genre forward via avOva’s own pioneering sonic vision.
Marking their return with an immersive sound of pulsing percussive shots and sweeping synths, Nalarié’s elegant vocals enter to craft an atmospheric sound. Driven by the laid back snap of drums and coloured by delicate synth textures, smooth lead melodies cast an enchanting sound of euphoric sonic bliss.
Subtly raising the energy with vocal sample shots contrasted by dreamy instrumental plucks, the track flows with intricate rise and fall. Cut with warm piano tones, record scratches and full of twists and turns, the steady rhythm and dazzling vocals of Nalarié sees avOva lay down a spectacular collaboration with a sound that’s ethereal and energising in equal measure.
Putting they songwriting talent, collaborative spirit and production panache on full display, “Indigo” is a stellar new outing from avOva. With an EP set to drop later this year via the Autowerkz imprint, 2024 will see avOva continue their exciting musical story with what’s sure to be a must-listen release.
Listne to Indigo below
More from Music
New music from Serge & The Currents
Melbourne-based musician Sergio Ercole has spent more than four decades building a life around the guitar, moving between classical and …
IRONA releases new single “Marble White”
From New York to London, IRONA is an Istanbul-based artist whose music takes inspiration from a sense of place while …
Shumo AG releases brand new single
Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shumo AG is developing a musical world that stretches far beyond his young age. Balancing school …
