New Zealand born Pelorus returns with his new single Perfect Storm, the title track from his forthcoming debut EP set for release 11th September via Funnel Music.
Pelorus is the creation of Leon Van Dijk, a 20 year old songwriter, producer, singer and ethereal and spectral R&B artist from New Zealand. His debut EP, ‘Perfect Storm’, recorded in first New Zealand and finished in Bristol, comes out this summer on Funnel Music. Drawing comparisons to the likes of Deptford Goth, James Blake, Bon Iver, and the peaceful, sun-drenched comfort of Australian singer Kyson, every instrument on the release, apart from some drums on lead single Alive, is played by Leon himself.
The name Pelorus comes from a river in his native New Zealand. “I chose the name because for me it fits with the music. My music is quite flowing and I tend to think of a lot of water imagery when creating the music”
In a makeshift studio at his family home Leon wrote and recorded demos as well laying down most of the guitars, saxophone and percussion parts for the EP. The finishing touches were done following Leon’s move to Bristol last year.
Listen to Perfect Storm below
