New Release: Leo Islo - Higher Living

Leo Islo - Higher Living

LEO ISLO returns to LAMP following his debut song 'Feelings' with a soulful, uptempo release in 'Higher Living'.The track opens with an array of floating synths, pitch bending chords and echoing piano stabs that create an introspective environment before being cut by a deep, gritty bassline. A dampened kick and house-infused percussion elements accentuate the songs main groove, building and layering elements into a hazy cloud before releasing the production back into dance territory.Islo’s signatures vocals are airy and soothing, carefully guiding you through each chorus and generating a hypnotic harmony with the core melody. 'Higher Living' measures up to its name with lyrics focused on vice-laden escapism and a careless desire to live inside a dangerous fantasy.Big thanks to BEAUTIFUL BUZZZ for their premiere.Show some HypeM <3: http://awe.sm/bMuhuCheck out his debut release with LAMP, 'Feelings' below:LEO ISLO is the moniker of Portland-based producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Matt Pahler.Born in Santiago, Chile and raised in the small mountain city of Flagstaff, Arizona, LEO ISLO amassed an eclectic mix of art from the world around him, instilling a sense of wanderlust at a young age. By 17 and armed with a fake ID, he began touring as a drummer playing at a variety of venues across Arizona from local bars and clubs to casinos and popular lounges. I wasn’t long before his desire and self-motivation lead him to songwriting writing covers for 80’s classic and Motown hits.It was during a move from Los Angeles to Portland that LEO ISLO found himself drawn towards the world of lo-fi, electronic music. Artists like Jai Paul, Neon Indian, Toro Y Moi, Caribou, Washed Out, and Grimes became early influences on his approach to production. This began fueling his propensity to create retro-soaked synths, ethereal pop vocals, warm guitar lines, and analog driven beats.His first EP as LEO ISLO, Modern Fiction (2014), was conceptualized on a beach in Nicaragua and realized in his chilly garage studio through unrelenting DIY love, trial and error, and many sleepless nights.LEO ISLOhttp://soundcloud.com/leoislohttps://twitter.com/LEOISLOhttp://instagram.com/leoislohttp://leoislo.tumblr.com/https://www.facebook.com/leoislohttps://leoislo.bandcamp.com/Enjoy,LAMP