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Review: Sollus - The Lights (Single)

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“The Lights” is the debut single from British music producer and artist, SOLLUS. Real name Harrison Brown, SOLLUS is a solo project that melds light, electronic ambience with an indie sound that creates something that’s outside the box - something completely unique. “The Lights” is the world’s introduction to this new and refreshing sound, and is also a look into what Brown’s upcoming EP will possibly deliver.

Starting out with an ambient and light sound - one reminiscent of the type of music you’d hear during films from the 1950s or 1960s - “The Lights” builds into keyboard and electronic combinations that blend together seamlessly. About a minute into the track, listeners are introduced to Caralis vocalist Dan Frau, who provides vocals. Frau and Brown’s partnership goes back to Caralis’ beginnings and the pair’s friendship shows in “The Lights”, with Frau’s ambient and soft vocals melding with Brown’s instrumentation almost effortlessly. They stand out just enough to be heard, but not too much as to override the backing track. The addition of backing vocals during the chorus is also a noticeable feature, creating a subtle but strong aspect to the track. The track continues in the same way as the minutes pass before returning listeners to the old-timey sound they were introduced with, bringing things full circle.

Overall, “The Lights” is a refreshing and strong debut from Brown. Bringing new elements to what some would say is a washed-out and overplayed genre, the track is something listeners will find themselves listening to time and time again. Brown’s producing background makes its presence known in the smoothness of the transitions and the overall calming nature of Frau’s vocals. In summary, “The Lights” is a track electronic music fans need to hear, and it is sure to be the first of a line of great songs released under SOLLUS.

By Clare Fitzgerald