Florent Lelong drops new single “Orion”

For more than ten years, Paris-based artist Florent Lelong has been crafting a profound sonic vision. His approach goes beyond lyrics, focusing instead on sound and the immersive experiences it can create, drawing from a range of influences from pop and classical to ambient and urban music. Lelong’s work embodies a global pop culture and his goal as an artist is simple yet ambitious; to transform listening into a personal journey, one where sound acts as a gateway to dreamlike worlds and emotional landscapes.

His upcoming album, Constellations, is the result of this decade-long creative exploration. In this project, the textures, evolutions and emotional impact of sound all collide, while luyrics, though present, play a secondary role, as Florent prioritises the emotive power of sound to guide the listener on a journey through time and space. Inspired by the stars and the mysteries of the cosmos, Constellations blends the full spectrum of electronic music, from ambient and EDM to pop, creating a listening experience that mirrors the constellations ancient civilisations once saw in the night sky.

Each track is a point of light, guiding listeners into unexplored parts of their own imagination, much like star maps once led explorers into uncharted territories. His music distils the awe of standing under a vast sky, where every melody is like a twinkling star, offering a new stopover on a poetic and reflective journey.

This year he’s started sharing his unique sonic vision with the world, first unveiled via his debut single “Gemini” in June. August saw him follow up with the sophomore track “Pegasus” and now he brings us the third taste of the forthcoming record with the brand new single titled “Orion.” Drawing inspiration from life’s euphoric and optimistic moments, “Orion” is an instrumental journey that embodies freedom and open space, allowing listeners to project their own stories onto the music.

Blurring the lines between electronic, pop and ambient stylings “Orion” creates a cinematic atmosphere, reminiscent of the soundtracks that underscore pivotal moments in film. Brought in by the shimmering sound of synth layers and spacey textures, the pattering of pulsing drums injects a steady rhythm as the alluring melodic threads wrap around the listener to form an enveloping musical fabric.

Developing with playful synth leads and rattling percussive elements, the vibrant soundscape delivers a truly mesmeric sound that’s gripping and uplifting in equal measure. Once again showcasing his creativity as a composer and talent as a producer, with “Orion,” Florent Lelong lays down an engrossing instrumental synth outing that continues to build the excitement for his long-awaited debut record.

Listen to Orion below