Enigmatic musical storyteller Cosmic Crooner has unveiled “The Balcony,” a sumptuous new track from his forthcoming sophomore album ‘European Vacation,’ set to arrive on May 2nd across vinyl, CD and digital formats.
Drawing inspiration from the smooth rhythms of bossa nova and the atmospheric tension of classic cinema, “The Balcony” transports listeners to a world of noir detective stories and smoky jazz haunts on balmy summer evenings. The track features live instrumentation with string arrangements added later by Jesse Kotansky, who has previously worked with Adam Green and Willie J Healey.
“Of all the tracks on the album, this song took the longest to finish writing, but I’m really happy with the results,” Cosmic Crooner reveals. “It was inspired by Brazilian music and by French and Italian film scores from the ’60s and ’70s.”
‘European Vacation’ follows the Amsterdam artist’s critically-lauded 2023 debut ‘The Perks Of Being A Hypocrite’ and promises to deliver what the musician describes as “a holiday for the senses.” The album’s sonic palette draws from an eclectic range of influences including David Axelrod, Serge Gainsbourg and Marvin Gaye.
“I wanted to make a timeless album,” explains the artist. “I love Brazilian music, progressive soul from the ’70s and jazz. I’ve tried to incorporate my inspirations into this world.”
The upcoming release was produced by emerging talent Pieter Vonk and features string arrangements by both Trey Pollard (Foxygen, Faye Webster) and Jesse Kotansky. Having toured with acts including Temples, Timber Timbre, Tempesst and Mattiel, Cosmic Crooner has been steadily building a dedicated following across European music scenes.
The 11-track album will include intriguingly-titled songs like “Never Wear Your Own Merch,” “Mosquito In The Photo Booth,” and “The Girl Who Sold A Lie,” suggesting the artist’s characteristic wit remains firmly intact for this sophomore effort.
For those seeking sophisticated, genre-blending soundscapes that feel both nostalgic and fresh, Cosmic Crooner’s ‘European Vacation’ appears ready to become essential listening when it arrives next month.
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