‘Lionhearts’ new single by Karamelien in Peaceful Radio Show 1515
11 November 2022 Artists
UK indie pop duo KARAMELIEN present ‘Lionhearts’, a song of determination and
resilience
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FOR SHARING
‘Lionhearts’ https://youtu.be/XGP3xXO9AvQ
Order the single https://ditto.fm/lionhearts
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/1yYM3Qz71ZEt5ZJ6j42qIL
‘Ascension Heights’ https://youtu.be/EbGN1qjBjJ0
Order the single https://ditto.fm/ascension-heights
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/6BI2iSpCQ9JSZcqqhw64ox
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/ca/album/ascension-heights-feat-top-tophamsingle/1636277470?uo=4
Bandcamp https://karamelien.bandcamp.com/track/ascension-heights
REVIEW
”One of the best singles so far in 2022, this is a true work of beauty and professionalism,
taking you to your very own ascension heights” ~ Amplify Music Magazine
“Upbeat, a joyous folk-rock affair… bedecked in kaleidoscopic sixties sparkle, a slight
splash of psychedelia and a whole tsunami of charm and grace” ~ Big Takeover Magazine
“A hug of soulful indie pop with groove as infectious as its melodic breath and lyrical smile
is poetic… seductive captivation” ~ Ringermaster Review
UK-based indie pop duo Karamelien present their second single ever, called ‘Lionhearts’.
A sumptuous, uplifting track about love and unity in difficult times, this was produced
by RIDE frontman Mark Gardener at OX4 Sound near Oxford.
Karamelien makes soaring perfect pop. Based in East Grinstead, this duo is singersongwriter Léanie Kaleido and guitarist Mark Foster – two long-time friends. The breezy
heartened video, created by Eveshka Ghost, perfectly captures the elevated spirit of this
song and its creators.
‘Lionhearts was inspired by the past couple of years, during which we’ve all been getting so
despondent, confronted by negativity in the news and social media. Covid and other
diseases, war, climate change, and so on. When actually, there is so much love in the
world, good things being achieved, communities coming together, positive things
happening,” says Léanie Kaleido.
“A friend of mine suggested I write something to convey that and the song happened pretty
quickly for me! The idea of the heart of a lion is something that has cropped up in my songs
before and comes from my Buddhist practice, which uses that expression a lot and feels so
empowering.”
This project brings Léanie Kaleido’s music into new exciting territory, following up her
critically acclaimed 2021 album ‘How To Weigh A Whale Without A Scale’, also produced
by Mark Gardener.
Earlier, Karamelien debuted with the grooved-out ‘Ascension Heights’ single, featuring a
sample from the track of the same name by Top Topham’, who is not only Kaleido’s father
but also The Yardbirds’ original guitarist before Eric Clapton assumed his place. Only 15
at the time, he was pressured to leave the band to pursue Art studies. Eventually signed to
Mike Vernon’s Blue Horizon label as a solo artist, Topham again re-joined The Yardbirds a
few years ago during their 50th anniversary tour.
A really moving Father / Daughter work of beauty, this song also features former Earth,
Wind & Fire bassist Mo Pleasure, whose CV includes collaborations with Ray Charles,
Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. With guidance from Paul Statham (Dido, Simple
Minds, Kylie Minogue, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Natalie Imbruglia) in sampling her father’s
track, Kaleido performed the pre-production work from her home studio.
‘Lionhearts’ and ‘Ascension Heights’ are out now and are available everywhere digitally,
including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
CREDITS
Written by Léanie Kaleido
Léanie Kaleido – vocals, piano, keys, programming, arrangements
Guitar and intro sample (with permission from Blue Horizon Records) from Top Topham’s
‘Ascension Heights’
Mark Foster – guitars
Mo Pleasure – bass
Produced by Mark Gardener at OX4 Sound
Additional production by Joolz Dunkley
Mastered by Turan Audio
Top Topham sample permitted by Blue Horizon Records.
Video and artist photography by Eveshka Ghost
Keep up with Karamelian
https://karamelien.bandcamp.com
https://twitter.com/KaramelienBand
https://www.facebook.com/KaramelienBand/
https://www.instagram.com/leaniekaleido
https://youtu.be/EbGN1qjBjJ0
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1elrvczndFHZhvhdEv7rBJ