The Danish music scene is buzzing with the sound of Clean Out Louis, an experimental pop duo from Copenhagen, as they prepare to release new music. Their latest offering, ‘Hold Me,’ invites listeners on an energetic and introspective tour through the complexities of the human psyche. This vibrant and catchy track serves as a precursor to their upcoming debut EP, promising a unique sonic experience.
‘Hold Me’ builds upon the foundation laid by their previous singles, ‘Foreigner’ and ‘I’m In Love,’ which garnered attention last year. The duo, comprised of Sylvester Zabello and Mingus Runge, continues to masterfully blend raw, unadulterated charm with inventive and experimental soundscapes. The new single is characterized by its infectious “la la la” choruses set against a backdrop of genre-defying production, creating a sound that is both emotionally resonant and irresistibly appealing.
Zabello describes ‘Hold Me’ as a conceptual hop-on tourist bus ride navigating the contrasting light and dark layers of the mind. He elaborates that the song is envisioned as a musical expedition, taking listeners past both positive and negative internal landscapes. It’s a journey of self-discovery, where one might encounter surprising revelations and unearth forgotten memories, some of which hold more significance than initially realized.
Echoing this sentiment, Runge emphasizes the duo’s fluid approach to musical boundaries. He highlights their passion for amalgamating diverse genres, instruments, and sounds that might conventionally seem disparate but coalesce harmoniously in their creative vision. The forthcoming EP, according to Runge, represents a collection of these adventurous and serendipitous musical explorations. He hints at a body of work that can be both haunting and exceptionally catchy, expressing an eagerness to share their creations with the world.
Clean Out Louis is steadily gaining recognition both within Denmark and internationally. Their earlier singles have been featured by influential tastemaker platforms such as COLORS and Office Magazine. Notably, GAFFA, a leading Danish music publication, has likened their distinctive style to pioneering Britpop acts like Stereo MC’s and Gorillaz, underscoring their innovative approach to pop music.
Individually, the members of Clean Out Louis bring a wealth of experience to the project. Zabello also lends his talents as a guitarist to the alternative pop group Høker, a band that achieved national acclaim with their radio hit ‘Ud Af Dig’. Runge, on the other hand, made his debut as the drummer for Turbolens, the acclaimed indie children’s music project spearheaded by Bo Madsen, formerly of the renowned band Mew.
The single ‘Hold Me’ was released on May 16th. Fans can look forward to Clean Out Louis’ debut EP, titled ‘Clean Sheet,’ which is set to arrive on all major platforms on May 23rd.
