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What makes Woodkid such a formidable artist is the way in which he crafts soundscapes that swell, spark and soften to create atmospheres that draw you in from the very first note or beat. Whether it’s through fragmented electronic and industrialised drumbeats that pound away or through gentle piano compositions that convey sentiments like no other – Woodkid’s production is a character within his songs that truly transports the listener away from their reality.

That is exactly the case with ‘Horizons Into Battlegrounds’, a gorgeous new single from his forthcoming sophomore album ‘S16’ which is October 16th. Presenting an exclusive preview of the cut as part of his COLORS ENCORE, Woodkid takes your breath away as his rich, haunting tones wash over the piano-led soundbed with a gentle yet painful touch as he asks “Can I hold on, can I hold onto you?”. Experience the magical performance of ‘Horizons Into Battlegrounds’ above and if you haven’t already, be sure to check out Woodkid’s rendition of ‘Pale Yellow’ whilst you await the release of ‘S16’.

Few musicians are able to create expansive and cinematic atmospheres quite like French/Polish artist Yoaan Lemoine aka Woodkid. Having shot to fame with singles ‘Iron’ and Grammy-nominated ‘Run Boy Run’, both of which featured on his exceptional debut album ‘The Golden Age’ from 2013, Woodkid has proven himself as one of the most exciting songwriters, vocalists and music directors of the past decade. This past year, Woodkid’s long-awaited return came with the release of ‘Goliath’, an industrialised electronic cut which showcased his unquestionably powerful instrumentation and distinct vocals.

For COLORS, Woodkid delivers a breathtaking performance of latest single ‘Pale Yellow’, another stunning cut taken from his highly-anticipated sophomore album ‘S16’. Self described as “a song about the shape of chemical addiction and the power of resilience against self-destruction”, ‘Pale Yellow’ is a slow burning ballad soundtracked by eerie electronics and piano chords that serve as the perfect backdrop for Woodkid’s haunting and utterly unique vocals to sweep across. Enjoy the performance (which includes a special appearance from an animated dog) above, and be sure to check out ‘S16’ which is out October 16th.