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2 single launches organised for you to attend

In celebration of Volenté’s new single that was released on April 30^th, ‘Hollow’ is available for you to buy and keep forever simply by texting ‘track volente‘ to 80818.  If you want to download the song straight to your mobile handset, simply add an ‘m’ after the track name, for example ‘track volente m’ and text that to 80818. 

‘Hollow’ has had an array of excellent feedback from some of the top music industry critics, and is said to be “a breath of fresh air for those who want to get past the mainstream electronic R’n’B genre of recent times and listen to something a little bit different.”  If you enjoy the colourful journey artists like Kate Bush and Bjork take you on, then let Volenté guide you down creative avenues that will blow your mind.

There’s nothing like rare moments between the performer and the audience and the sense of being a part of something incredible, which you get in a live show.  If you’re stuck deciding which gigs to attend over the next few weeks, Volenté has not 1,but 2 single launches based in and around Cardiff, which she would love for you to attend and share in the special performances that she will be putting on. 

Make sure you get involved in one of the hottest show in South Wales this spring!

Live dates:

Wed May 16 – Ten Feet Tall, Cardiff
Sat Aug 25 – Uplands Music Festival, Swansea 

For more information, guest list passes, review material or to interview Volenté, hit reply or jump over to view her press pack here

What the Press are Saying:

AltSounds – “This record is a delight. It cast an eye to past classics from a ‘rave generation’ via ‘trip-hop’ favourites and brings it all bang up to date with its bassy backdrop while still holding on to an ‘indie’ root or two.”

Samuel Saunders – “[Hollow is] a powerful, anthemic release that’s soon to shoot the starlet to a high level of fame.”

MusicEyz – “The intro contains a lovely piece of music, almost mystical and really makes you want to listen. Then a strange piece of composition introduces the amazing vocals of Volente. Where has this girl been hiding? Incredible”

The Black Flag – “[Hollow] reflects her ever evolving musical tastes and influences with the track being centred on a heavy bass line allowing Volentes vocals to almost float across the music in a somewhat haunting combination. Certainly when the album is released later in the year, if ‘Hollow’ is anything to go by, it could be one to watch.”

Tastes Like Rock – “Vocals are haunting and the melody of Hollow is infectious. There’s a sad yet soothing air to the song, perfect for a sunset worth of meditation and introspection.”

Links:

Check out Volenté’s Website here

“Like” Volenté on her official Facebook here

Follow Volenté on her official Twitter here

For review materials, photos and free food*, jump over to the  press pack here

*there is no free food at that link, just great music. OK?

The first track, ‘DJ’, scores points simply for not having a prefix, though the lyrics slip noisily into cliché territory. “The drinks are flowing and the girls are glowing”, time to lay off the WKD I reckon. Do DJ’s still “keep spinning the records around”? The words are there but the images take me somewhere grubby.

With all four tracks hovering at the 3.5 minute mark, it’s a good start. There is riffage aplenty, channelling Muse (with a little bit of vocoder) on ‘DJ’; a pinch of harmony here and there, a la Weezer; and some Rage Against the Machine thrashing on ‘Satellites’…

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

Second track is “Jack Kahuna Laguna” this a slightly more laid-back affair, still rocking along at a fair old pace it has a noticeable surf rock leaning, just imagine Michael J Fox as Teenwolf performing acrobats on top of his van and you’ll get the feel for this track. One of the things that stands out on this track is the verse section where the bass follows the lead guitar as opposed to sticking with a basic rhythm, by doing this it not only thickens the sound of the lead work but it also helps to give the song dynamic when it crunches into the chorus driven on by its thick power chords.

Third song in is “Lost Generation” which is more of a hark back to the rough and ready alt rock/ indie sound perpetrated by acts such as Idlewild on their earlier releases. Still maintaining a certain level of heaviness this track mixes bursts of sonic excess with more sombre reflective moments as Since Monroe provide us with a glimpse of a more mature side to their song writing. Vocally this is my favourite track as lead and backing vocals harmonise really well through the chorus and take centre stage for once ahead of the guitars.

The final song of the EP is “Satellites” which immediately brings a sense of Americana to the table, straight away the influence of Foo Fighters and Weezer can be heard in this radio-friendly offering. This song could easily have hit the top 10 in 1994 with its steady beat, subtle lead guitar and accessible vocal line, “Satellites” is pure guitar pop at its best and easily the most commercial track on the “Lost Generation” EP. The only slight downfall perhaps is that the backing vocals could be brought up more in the mix but besides this “Satellites” is a worthy stab at providing the band with the obligatory “hit” record…

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

Volenté’s latest piece, ‘Hollow’, is a powerful anthem, blending heavy bass with intriguing electronic elements, “Hollow” has a curiously chilling aura that’s more than captivating. Compared by critics to the likes of Bjork, cult indie favourites The Sundays and Kate Bush, ‘Hollow’, written, produced, arranged and performed by Volenté herself represents a slight change in direction for the singer-songwriter: “Even though I sing and play guitar, I am hugely influenced by modern dance music such as dubstep”, said Volenté. “I have incorporated some of those elements into this latest single, whilst keeping to my own unique style – I hope you like it!”

‘Hollow’ is set to be released April 30th on Dockrad Records and Volenté will be playing a host of shows to promote the single.

Live dates

• Thurs May 10 – Kama Lounge, Newport
• Wed May 16 – Ten Feet Tall, Cardiff
• Sat Aug 25 – Uplands Music Festival, Swansea

READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE

Could you tell us more about the band, how you came together and who does what?

Originally it was me (James) and Andy that got the ball rolling, Andy had a couple of ideas for some riffs and I just put along a couple of beats to the riffs, that was the catalyst for what was to become DJ.  After a few months when we had a few more ideas floating we got in touch with Rich who we knew few a mutual friend (thanks Rob) to ask to come on board with his guitar and (more importantly) vocal skills.  We carried on writing songs as a 3 piece then until around October time when Rich’s brother Matt got involved with the bass though should point out he’s a really good songwriter on his own aswell. The rest they say is history.

How would you describe your sound? 

Dirty and raw but it’s got that pop element and it’s the sort of music you’d listen to and find yourself tapping your foot along to without realising.

What would you say to people for them to listen to your music?

If you want to hear some pop rock with a bit of edge to it then check us out…

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE

Record Label Boss, Exhibited Multimedia Artist, Graphic Designer, Photographer and full-time mum, Volenté is an enigma with a haunting sound that will stay with you for hours after the song has finished playing.

When it comes to music Volenté is a master in her profession, with the ability of infusing subtle elements that slip past many other modern musicians and artists, Volenté fashions beautiful masterpieces that stand the test of time.

With over 2 decades of experience within the music industry, Volenté has worked with a whole host of inspirational artists from across the globe, giving her the wealth of experience needed to mould musical pieces of pure genius that fir perfectly into 2012’s music tapestry.

Volenté’s latest piece, ‘Hollow’, is a powerful anthem, blending heavy bass with intriguing electronic elements, “Hollow” has a curiously chilling aura that’s more than captivating.

Compared by critics to the likes of Bjork, cult indie favourites The Sundays and Kate Bush, ‘Hollow’, written, produced, arranged and performed by Volenté herself represents a slight change in direction for the singer-songwriter: “Even though I sing and play guitar, I am hugely influenced by modern dance music such as dubstep”, said Volenté.

“I have incorporated some of those elements into this latest single, whilst keeping to my own unique style – I hope you like it!”

‘Hollow’ is set to be released April 30th on Dockrad Records and Volenté will be playing a host of shows to promote the single.

READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE

Record Label Boss, Exhibited Multimedia Artist, Graphic Designer, Photographer and full-time mum, Volenté is an enigma with a haunting sound that will stay with you for hours after the song has finished playing.

When it comes to music Volenté is a master in her profession, with the ability of infusing subtle elements that slip past many other modern musicians and artists, Volenté fashions beautiful masterpieces that stand the test of time.

With over 2 decades of experience within the music industry, Volenté has worked with a whole host of inspirational artists from across the globe, giving her the wealth of experience needed to mould musical pieces of pure genius that fir perfectly into 2012’s music tapestry.

Volenté’s latest piece, ‘Hollow’, is a powerful anthem, blending heavy bass with intriguing electronic elements, “Hollow” has a curiously chilling aura that’s more than captivating.

Compared by critics to the likes of Bjork, cult indie favourites The Sundays and Kate Bush, ‘Hollow’, written, produced, arranged and performed by Volenté herself represents a slight change in direction for the singer-songwriter: “Even though I sing and play guitar, I am hugely influenced by modern dance music such as dubstep”, said Volenté.

“I have incorporated some of those elements into this latest single, whilst keeping to my own unique style – I hope you like it!”

‘Hollow’ is set to be released April 30th on Dockrad Records and Volenté will be playing a host of shows to promote the single.

READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE

Volenté’s latest piece, ‘Hollow’, is a powerful anthem, if you’re open minded or not regarding new music just give this track a listen, it’ll be well worth your time! “Hollow” has a curiously chilling aura that’s more than captivating. Compared by critics to the likes of Bjork, cult indie favourites The Sundays and Kate Bush, ‘Hollow’, written, produced, arranged and performed by Volenté herself represents a slight change in direction for the singer-songwriter.

For fans of // The Sundays, Björk, Kate Bush

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

When it comes to music Volenté is a master in her profession, with the ability of infusing subtle elements that slip past many other modern musicians and artists, Volenté fashions beautiful masterpieces that stand the test of time.

With more than two decades of experience within the music industry, Volenté has worked with a whole host of inspirational artists from across the globe, giving her the wealth of experience needed to mould musical pieces of pure genius that fir perfectly into 2012’s music tapestry.

Volenté’s latest piece, ‘Hollow’, is a powerful anthem, blending heavy bass with intriguing electronic elements, “Hollow” has a curiously chilling aura that’s more than captivating.

Compared by critics to the likes of Bjork, cult indie favourites The Sundays and Kate Bush, ‘Hollow’, written, produced, arranged and performed by Volenté herself represents a slight change in direction for the singer-songwriter:

“Even though I sing and play guitar, I am hugely influenced by modern dance music such as dubstep”, said Volenté. “I have incorporated some of those elements into this latest single, whilst keeping to my own unique style – I hope you like it!”

‘Hollow’ is set to be released April 30th on Dockrad Records and Volenté will be playing a host of shows to promote the single.

Live dates:

• Thurs May 10 – Kama Lounge, Newport
• Wed May 16 – Ten Feet Tall, Cardiff
• Sat Aug 25 – Uplands Music Festival, Swansea

READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE

Volenté grew up in a musical family in South Africa and relocated to London in the 1990s. The singer set up Cardiff’s Dockrad Records in 2001 with her husband and her first release on the label was trip-hoppers Maniana Double Eyedrops EP. Volenté was once a member of trip-hop band The Sentiment and the singer now continues to make original and artistic music. ‘Hollow’ was written, produced, arranged and performed by Volenté herself.

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Live Dates:

Thurs May 10 – Kama Lounge, Newport
Wed May 16 – Ten Feet Tall, Cardiff
Sat Aug 25 – Uplands Music Festival, Swansea

For more info:

• Volenté’s Website here
• Official Facebook here
• Official Twitter here

READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE