Luca dell'Orso - The Jolisa EP [Bordello A Parigi]

The "Jolisa" EP marks a significant shift in Luca dell'Orso's sound. While the electric hooks and enveloping rhythms that characterize the Dutchman's distinctive style are still present, new directions are explored. A notable change is the addition of vocals, courtesy of the EP's namesake: Jolisa. The opener, "Sixteen," burns with a palpable intensity. Steadfast beats and textured pads underpin synth stabs as passionate vocals recall a story of past lessons. "Reach Out," on the other side, is a different beast. Grand and bold, chord notes push forward alongside cutting snares as the lyrics brim with hope. Two instrumental pieces balance out the four tracks. "Nighttime" is perfectly sculpted with a soulful melody and clean percussion, while vocoder-laced lyrics give a melancholic nuance to the song. A true epic closes the set: "Tomorrow's Already Here." Bold keys and accelerating rhythms collide in this 80s-drenched, electro-disco, and car chase extravagance of an incredible closer. A defining EP from Luca dell'Orso.