"In Between" EP by Coloura

Coloura's debut EP, titled "In Between," is out now on all major streaming and download platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and more. The EP is another milestone in the band's journey towards creating its own distinctive sound. There are a total of six tracks on the album, including two from their previous release (Losing My Mind and Drive And Meet You) and brand new songs (Let This Go, In Between, and a Coloura Mix of Drive and Meet You). The carrier track, "First Time," is also included on the EP.

Since the band's inception in 2016, a lot of time has been spent into the development of this record. Even though they started out thinking of this as a "side project after college hours," the band gradually grew into the progressive experimental outfit it is today. Band members Robert Lim and Jake Relacion both had experience playing in cover bands that played in bars and pubs, often covering songs from the pop punk, novelty rock, and shoegaze scenes. On the other hand, Ziv Zoleta and Emil Baleva from the band Moongatta, longtime friends from college who are likewise signed to Melt Records, were brought in to complete the new band.

Coloura lovers are sure to enjoy the few but noteworthy tracks included in In Between. The album includes their first single, "Losing My Mind,” which harkens back to 1970s post-punk and new wave music. Another track from the EP, Drive And Meet You, was recently released as a single and draws inspiration from a wide range of musical styles and genres, incorporating the drum beat, tempo, and atmosphere of Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together," the vocal harmonies of Boyz II Men, the dark-sounding synthesizers of Deep House and Trance, and the reverb-happy approach of Shoegaze. They create a custom Coloura remix to serve as the last track on the EP to give Drive And Meet You another special touch.

It’s amazing how amidst the pandemic, the band persisted in experimenting with new sounds, moving from the upbeat funk and dance of their early days to the more esoteric pop of their later work.

With the release of their new EP, the band has also unveiled an album cover that strongly represents the ideas of the band, having been photographed by their buddy Alden Panes. It depicts a bond between two individuals represented by their intertwined hands. With this, they continue to use their personal experiences as inspiration for new music in the hopes that their listeners would connect to it and feel less alone. Plans for their album launch party are in the works as they continue to aim for their music to serve as a kind of emotional release and bringing together their fans.

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