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Leon Of Athens’ single ‘Global’ out now!
"…electronic pop songs inflected with folk…"
- Guardian
Leon of Athens (aka Timoleon Veremis) has re-released his single Global, taken from the album of the same name. Global is out now via Mimosa’s Dream Records through Believe Digital and available to buy digitally on iTunes.
You can stream the single and hear Leon's gorgeous sound for yourself on SoundCloud
You can also watch the single's sun soaked video on YouTube.
Global is a mesmerising shift of oceanic energy and sublime pop action. Pumped up, bright tones are infiltrated with soulful vibes and stirring brass, laced with an underlying melancholy. The song documents the life of a character who has been travelling forever, literally and metaphorically. He's lived through thousands of years, searching for a resting place amongst the mayhem. He stands, his tears turned to ice, in the hope of humanity changing.
Produced by Tony Doogan, who’s worked with the likes of Mogwai and Belle & Sebastian, this indie dance track brings together elements of electro and acoustic tones, as folk, pop and rock come together to paint a world of musical colours.
Leon's vibe is upbeat and euphoric, with social awareness running throughout.
The video and stream for free download track 'Lifeline' premiered on Clash Magazine's website.You can stream and download the track for free via Leon Of Athen's SoundCloud page and watch the video on YouTube channel.
Leon Veremis is originally from Athens in Greece, his sound evolved while living in the city's counter cultural quarter, Exarchia.
The first material he released was inspired by a country in crisis, making headlines there and in the US; within just a few months he was playing to audiences of thousands in Greece.
Now based in London, Leon’s music draws influences from acts such as MGMT, Grizzly Bear, and St Vincent, to name but a few. His album, Global, heralds a more optimistic point of view, incorporating themes of love, fantasy, dreams and ideas, all drawn together by a social documentary style.
Global is released via Mimosa’s Dream Records through Believe Digital and and available to buy digitally on iTunes.