![Cover of Loja by Orlando Weeks.](/counter/assets/images/1x1.gif)
Lead single ‘Dig’, featuring Rhian Teasdale (Wet Leg), is 3 minutes of half argument, long worn-out promises being remade and road weary offences being retaken.
The record features a number of other key collaborators including Katy J Pearson, Tony Njoku, Oliver Hamilton (Caroline) and Alejandro Aranda (Scary Pool Party).
The core musical contributions come from long standing live collaborators Sami El-Enany, Luca Caruso, William Doyle and Alexander Painter.
A love letter to his new home, lyrically ‘Loja’ toys with both the fantastical and stark realism. There are sleeping giants in Track 2's 'Best Night' and the final song on the album, ‘Beautiful Place’, tells the story of a beach death.
The novelty of a new city afforded Weeks the opportunity to romanticise his present and reevaluate his past.
The first live performances in over a year will be at Copeland Gallery this June. During a 4 day/night residency, Weeks will preview music from 'Loja' alongside an exhibition of the prints and drawings that are the accompanying visual aspect of the album.
TRACK LISTING
Side A
1. Longing
2. Best Night
3. Wake Up
4. Dig Feat. Rhian Teasdale
5. You & The Packhorse Blues
6. Good To See You
Side B
1. My Love Is (Daylight Saving)
2. Please Hold
3. Sorry
4. Tomorrow
5. Beautiful Place