FLOYA ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM YUME OUT MARCH 8 VIA ARISING EMPIRE
BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR “DRIFT” — WATCH
FLOYA like to infuse hope into each track they release. Their latest single, “Drift,” is no exception. The duo elevates listeners with powerful, airy synths, Marv‘s guitar riffs, and Phil‘s angelic voice.
Watch the video here.
“Drift” is filled with genre-bending moments and conveys a clear message: Do what you love; there’s not enough time for anything else.
“I don’t think I’ve ever written a song this honest before,” says singer Phil. “I’ve grappled with ambivalent emotions toward my career, to be completely transparent. There were moments when I doubted whether I could continue doing what I love. I turned my back on music for a while and, as a result, lost a significant part of my identity. ‘Drift’ is about precisely that: Dealing with ambivalence, overcoming doubts, and enabling you to continue doing what you love.”
Floya will release their debut album, Yume scheduled to drop on March 8. Pre-orders will launch this coming Friday!
Th album was recorded and produced by Chris Kempe (Embark Audio), and mastered by Robin Schmidt.
Yume will be available as CD, limited colored vinyl variants, together with unique merch options at the Arising Empire Online Shop.
YUME TRACKLISTING:
“Stay”
“Willows”
“Wonders”
“Drift”
“The Hymn”
“Weaver”
“Epiphany”
“Florescent”
“Lights Out”
“Yume”
Caught between the stomping beats and airy synths of the EDM world and the overall feel of a modern rock band, FLOYA are a truly special duo.
Hailing from Germany, Marv Wilder and Phil Bayer found common ground by talking about their childhood influences, namely Peter Gabriel, U2, and Sting. With the vision in mind to fuse a fresh pop rock sound with the aesthetics of EDM and world music, the pair set out to showcase what’s rarely found on todays music market.
After the successful launch of “The Hymn,” the song was featured in an official AFL game between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs on Australian Television, marking quite the achievement for an act that’s been public for only a few months.
FLOYA also received praise in the form of airplay by Kerrang! Radio (UK) and Radio Contact (BE).
