QUIET BLUE SHARES DEBUT EP BEFORE DAWN
Today, Melbourne songwriter Quiet Blue shares his highly anticipated debut EP Before Dawn.
A richly cinematic and nuanced reservoir of atmosphere and sentiment, Before Dawn is a fully realised and immersive project that demands to be listened to in full. Instantly drawing you in with its rich soundscapes and pensive, earnest lyrics, the EP is thematically centred around the night time and the introspective feelings conjured within.
Speaking on Before Dawn, Quiet Blue shares; 'Before Dawn is my love letter to the night. I’ve always had an intense relationship with this time, not just in relation to my music. Since as far back as I can remember, late nights alone have been really the only time I have been able to have those serious thoughts about life, love and meaning. So it follows that this is the time I write all of my music. There is a certain quietness about the night that can sometimes be immensely isolating because it’s when you feel the most alone but its this isolation that has always allowed me to feel separate from the world to learn things about myself. This EP explores the ups and downs of my relationship with the night because with all of the lovely things, comes the perils, like bad dreams and insomnia'.
Following previous singles '2AM' and 'The Nights', Before Dawn further explores the intricate electronic sounds and evocative nature of Quiet Blue's music. Percussive elements and organic piano instrumentation are gracefully scattered throughout, simultaneously commanding of your attention while allowing listener's to get lost in the ethereal and textured production. From the expansive and haunting tones of opener 'Come Into The Water' to the pop sensibilities of 'IKYWTL', the release is a remarkable step forward for the artist, showcasing a dexterity that allows Quiet Blue's immense songwriting talents to permeate through the dense atmospherics and glacial electronica.
LISTEN TO QUIET BLUE BEFORE DAWN
Quiet Blue is the musical project of Nic Georgiou. The Melbourne-based singer-songwriter has spent the past few years honing his craft, delving deeper into the world of electronic music and production to establish raw and intimate soundscapes underpinned by a unique style of lyricism. Quiet Blue is the culmination of a lifetime of musical influence. Growing up, Georgiou was moved by the genius of folk legends like Sufjan Stevens, Gregory Alan Isakov and Bon Iver. More recently, the sonic textures of artists like RY X, Honne and Sohn have had an undeniable effect on his creative process.
In 2019, Quiet Blue released his debut single 'The Likeness of You' followed up by two more singles, including ‘Thinking It Over’ which prompted a single tour ending in a sold-out show in Melbourne. 2020 has proven to be a busy year for Georgiou, with the release of four singles; ‘Jealous’, ‘Lost It All’, ‘Hollow’ and '2AM'. A string of collaborations with Melbourne based artists IJALE and Edvard Hakansson poised Georgiou for a strong summer; from the release of 'The Nights', to the long-awaited debut EP Before Dawn.
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Praise for Quiet Blue
'This mesmeric tune feels like pure catharsis as we’re transported into a dream state.'
- Purple Sneakers
'A slowburning, organic, totally immersive one from Quiet Blue'
- Declan Byrne, triple j
'His voice has a warm emotive quality to it, stridently urging the listener to reach out for help when needed.'
- The AU Review
