Orlando Weeks Teams Up with Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale for His New Single ‘Dig’

Music aficionados, get ready to immerse yourselves in the latest sonic experience as Orlando Weeks delves into profound collaborative energy with Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale in his new single, ‘Dig’. This track is more than just a melody; it’s a narrative of promises and eye-rolls that’s been artfully portrayed through Weeks’ emotive delivery and Teasdale’s distinct presence. But that’s not all – a whole album titled ‘LOJA’ is about to color our summer with its innovative soundscapes, according to our latest Dork Mixtape cover feature.

• Orlando Weeks, the former Maccabees frontman, joins forces with Rhian Teasdale, giving us a taste of his enduring talent.
• An exploration of tensions and character, ‘Dig’ captures the essence of a relationship on the brink, wrapped in melodic mastery.
• With Rhian Teasdale bringing her lyrical intelligence and rockstar presence, fans can anticipate a musical journey marked by emotional depth and artistic flair.

The forthcoming album ‘LOJA’, influenced by Weeks’ move to Lisbon post-pandemic, is a creative amalgamation that merges music with the artist’s visual world. The Portuguese influence is palpable; from spoken word passages in ‘Best Night’ to the atmospheric closer ‘Beautiful Place’, Weeks invites listeners to a utopian soundscape, drawing inspiration from his Lisbon studio’s panoramic views and tranquil lifestyle.

• Orlando Weeks’ international journey speaks not just to a geographical change, but to a transformative creative process.
• ‘LOJA’ is set to feature a spectrum of sounds that convey his intimacy, anxiety, and a newfound sense of reflection.

Orlando’s deep dive into the essence of songwriting and production shines through in each track. Songs like ‘Longing’ and ‘You & The Packhorse’ express familial bonds, while ‘Tomorrow’ reveals Weeks’ inner battles with a violin’s haunting resonance.

The album, a product of focused sessions and collaborations with esteemed musicians and producers, transforms thirteen days of recording into a mosaic of intricate narrative and sonic layers. Each song, a distinct brushstroke on Orlando’s canvas, reveals the rich details of his musical portrait, from the synth symphonies of ‘Wake Up’ to the contrasting guitar riffs in ‘My Love Is (Daylight Saving)’.

What shines through is not just Weeks’ talent but his longing for perfection and authenticity – emotions that echo in the record’s every note. Despite initial hesitation, he grew to appreciate the album, recognizing its inherent beauty and pride-worthy craftsmanship.

The artist’s passion reverberates beyond the album, bringing his vision to life at The Copeland Gallery artist residency. This integration of music with visual art underscores Weeks’ multifaceted talents and his desire to present a novel sensory experience to his audience.

Join Orlando Weeks on this auditory journey where every chord is a step into his dream-turned-reality, a world he constructs with equal parts music and heart. To experience ‘LOJA’ is to delve into the soul of an artist unafraid to explore new territories in both sound and life.