An artist and environmentalist who has lived across New York, London and Ireland and previously worked with the Gobstopper, Mixpak and Liminal Sounds labels, Orlando’s self-titled album sees him present a naive, angelic take on pop, dancehall and contemporary club music.
Mostly written in New York, Orlando describes the album as “focusing on experiences of near-insanity, depression and healing”, inspired by life in New York, his sexuality and ghosts. Orlando’s collaborative nature is also at the heart of the record: it features appearances from a cast of creative friends including Mr. Mitch, Yayoyanoh, Octo Octa, Gemmy Dunleavy, Nemesis and Buscabulla.
Clocking in at a concise 10 tracks in under 28 minutes, it’s a carefully honed record that marks the realisation of a sound that Orlando has been steadily developing for several years now.