Today, British-born, LA-based singer-songwriter LAUREL shares the single, “45 Degrees”, from her upcoming studio album PALPITATIONS, due for release on 14th June via Communion Records here. Mind you, the title “45 Degrees” is in Celsius, not Fahrenheit, and radiates a swimmingly summery feel. LAUREL’s airy vocals and carefree lyricism perfectly embody the warmth of sun-drenched days. Written the day after her engagement in the south of France, the single encapsulates feelings of love and euphoria in a polished pop anthem.
Listen to “45 Degrees” here / watch here.
Speaking about the inspiration behind her latest release, LAUREL says: “The love you feel is so deep, yet the life you live in this love is lighthearted, heady, euphoric, and youthful. It sends you crazy when you are not near them, they are the one that can cool you down like a breeze on a summer’s day. They are the cure, yet they are also the sickness.”
The accompanying music video, co-directed by LAUREL and Elliott Arndt, follows the singer on a journey across the scenic coast basking in sunsets and dancing on beaches in dreamy, hazy visuals and pure summertime bliss.
LAUREL has also announced her first UK and EU headline tour since 2018, marking her highly anticipated return to the stage, following her triumphant sold-out intimate showcase at Hackney’s Oslo earlier this year. The tour will kick off on October 20th at G2 in Glasgow, followed by performances at Academy 3 in Manchester on October 21st, before arriving at the iconic KOKO, London on October 22nd. The UK dates are followed by a run of EU shows across Amsterdam, Paris, Antwerp, Cologne and Berlin. Fans can pre-order PALPITATIONS via Laurel’s official store by 11:59pm on May 1st for pre-sale access. General sale 10am on Friday May 2nd.
Coming in hot on the heels of a sold-out show celebrating her new creative era at London’s Oslo and the release of “Wild Things” last February, LAUREL has already seen immense support from BBC Radio 1 Future Pop and Future Artists and Australia’s Triple J. 2024 is gearing up for what promises to be an unforgettable year for LAUREL – a moment when she’ll finally step up to the pop throne.
Having previously joined the likes of MUNA, MØ, MS MR, Oh Wonder, and Flume on tour, LAUREL is also featured on Flume’s critically acclaimed album Palaces, and joined the musician on the main stage at Coachella 2022 and continued to perform with the Australian DJ across tastemaker stages throughout the year. Recently, LAUREL collaborated with Kita Alexander and Snakehips. The songstress also finds herself wrapped up in the fashion world, having previously collaborated with esteemed brands such as Burberry, Ganni, Vivienne Westwood, and many more.
