At HighClouds, we’ve been fans of Laura Groves for a long time, and with good reason. The Bradford-born, London-based artist is a true one-of-a-kind: a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and visual artist whose music always feels rich, thoughtful, and emotionally resonant. Whether she’s working on her own gorgeous solo records (like 2023’s excellent Radio Red), collaborating with Richard Russell’s Everything Is Recorded, or joining Sam Morton on stage, Groves brings a distinct magic to everything she touches. She also hosts the dreamy NTS Radio show Desire Paths, which is well worth a listen if you haven’t already tuned in.
Now, she’s back with a new project: Yes, a four-track EP arriving August 1st, and its lead single “Deep Blue” is already on repeat over here. The track is lush and immersive, built around a heavy kick drum and shimmering Juno 106 synths, with Groves’ signature vocal warmth pulling you right in.
“Deep Blue is a song about asking somebody to be vulnerable and reveal more of their secret world, whilst also trying to embody those things myself,” she explains. “There is a directness to the hard kick drum and opening lines of the song – a confrontation and then an admission of deep feelings, stirred up like a deep blue body of water by the heavily modulated Juno 106 synthesiser. My close friends Joviale and Fabiana Palladino join me on backing vocals in the chorus.” It’s a bold, beautiful start to an EP that explores memories, love, and transformation, all set against the backdrop of lockdown-era London.
Groves even created the video herself, a layered, hypnotic collage that perfectly matches the song’s mood. Watch and support below.
Arnaud, a passionate music enthusiast from France, now based in Madrid, founded HighClouds in 2015. With an ear for the dreamy, the ethereal, and the unconventional, he thrives on discovering and sharing boundary-pushing sounds. If it’s weird, bold, and forward-thinking, you can bet he’s here for it.