ORLANDO WEEKS RELEASES NEW ALBUM ‘LOJA’
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“Two decades into a career he thought would never occur, Weeks is more energised than ever, and LOJA beautifully bottles this effervescence” 4.5/5 – Far Out

“Joyous” – 8/10 – Clash

‘’… sounds like a cross between peak 80s Peter Gabriel and The War On Drugs at their most panoramic. Great record’’ – The New Cue

From his influential time with The Maccabees to the multi-faceted ‘Gritterman’ story and two highly acclaimed solo albums, Orlando Weeks has carved a niche as one of the UK’s most singular creative talents. That reputation will further flourish with the news that he has released his new album ‘LOJA’ on all platform; with physical formats to follow August 23rd via Fiction Records/Virgin.

‘LOJA’ is a record in which place is as vital a characteristic as the emotions and incidents that he explores. The overarching themes are optimism and reflection: the positive mindset that emerged as he left London for a new life in Lisbon together with a new-found awareness about the things that you have left behind. Contentment emanates like a comforting embrace from an old friend. Yet life can never be as linear or as pure as unfiltered unhappiness and so ‘LOJA’ on occasion captures more corrosive moods too, from whispered confrontations to witnessing shocking tragedy in otherwise beautiful serenity.

The record was co-produced by Bullion (Ben Howard, Nilüfer Yanya) and Sergio Maschetzko (Black Country, New Road), Orlando will shortly announce a UK and European headline tour, following this weekend’s residency shows in London.