{"title":"Leaving Laurel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaving Laurel is an enigmatic duo that seamlessly blends deep house and melodic techno to create a unique sonic experience. With their hypnotic beats and ethereal melodies, they have captivated audiences around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprised of two highly talented producers [Artist A] and [Artist B], Leaving Laurel has quickly gained recognition for their innovative soundscapes and emotive compositions. Drawing inspiration from nature and personal experiences, their music takes listeners on a journey through introspection and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith releases on renowned labels such as Anjunadeep, Leaving Laurel has garnered support from industry heavyweights including Above \u0026amp; Beyond. Their tracks have become anthems in the underground dance scene, resonating with both seasoned ravers and casual listeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"when-the-quiet-comes-2","title":"When The Quiet Comes","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeaving Laurel announce their sophomore album 'when the quiet comes' via Anjunadeep. The announcement marks a new chapter for band members Gordon Huntley and Griff Fulton following the difficult loss of Pierce Fulton, whose talent and passion were immortalised in Leaving Laurel's acclaimed self-titled 2020 debut album. There is a unique songwriting process central to 'when the quiet comes'; a reflective record awash with warm piano, inviting textural percussion, and delicate melodies. As Huntley discovered recordings laid down by himself and Pierce years prior, he was driven to continue what they had started. Like seeds planted in the winter, forgotten musical ideas emerged and flourished, providing a cathartic sense of closure for Huntley and a new musical beginning for the band: \"Who do we become when we're alone? When the story is over, and we've acknowledged the silence - that's when the quiet comes. Making this record was my search to find purpose after Pierce passed. It was a light to show me a way forward. A way for me to grieve, a way for me to hold onto the memories. A eulogy to my friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the album I always hoped Pierce and I would make together one day. It's my attempt to continue the dream we had, to take what we had started with our first album to a secret place beyond the club. To make a soundtrack for the moments where everything stands still. A record that could showcase the culmination of every unique influence we shared as friends. A record that could be important enough to outlive us both. A record that I hope would have made him proud. It's the hardest I've worked on anything in my entire life, and the proudest I've ever been of any music I've made. If the road for leaving laurel were to end here, I know I gave it my all. I created something with the pieces of what Pierce and I had started, and it feels like the most honest album I could show to the world.\" Gordon Huntley A tale of two old friends, Gordon and Pierce, Leaving Laurel connected the duo musically for the first time after being close friends for almost a decade. Since their debut release in 2020, the duo have garnered a fervent fanbase and widespread support. Their recently released EP, 'fireflies (for as far as we could see)', received an overwhelmingly warm reception from fans and tastemakers alike, including Black Coffee, Sultan + Shepard and David Hohme, as well as further radio support from BBC Radio 1 and SiriusXM.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anjunadeep","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50465259192651,"sku":"2016946","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_9d8c72b0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727284130"},{"product_id":"our-lives-entwined","title":"Our Lives Entwined","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis new chapter marks Gordon’s first solo release as Leaving Laurel - a deeply personal and instinctive body of work born from a period of rediscovery. The record began as an open exploration of whatever music naturally came through, a process that became both freeing and revealing to Gordon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe album is a wordless love story told through sound. An emotional arc that mirrors the stages of falling for someone: the spark, the curiosity, the vulnerability, and the quiet realisation that your heart has opened without you even noticing. The album carries an uplifting, hopeful energy, reflecting both personal growth and newfound love - ‘our lives entwined' is a tribute to Gordon’s journey of finding “the one.”\u003cbr\u003eFollowing the loss that inspired ‘when the quiet comes’, Gordon’s eulogy to his late friend and musical partner Pierce, this album finds light emerging from grief. Where the previous record lingered in somber reflection, this album begins in that same emotional landscape but quickly blooms into something more vibrant and full of life. The opening track transitions from the cold, atmospheric tones of mourning into a more radiant energy - a sonic awakening symbolising the shift that came after meeting someone who changed everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSonically, the record expands Leaving Laurel's signature sound while embracing new textures. Gordon moved away from the lo-fi experimentation of earlier works, leaning instead into a more expressive palette driven by synths and fresh instrumentation, while still preserving the nostalgic warmth that defines Leaving Laurel. The result is a collection that feels both renewed and rooted - a reflection of growth, optimism, and the timeless beauty of connection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anjunadeep","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":55873109918027,"sku":"R6896-6885","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/20000000348476.jpg?v=1762773308"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_8be520bb_thumbnail_4096_dd70bd7c-bf92-4707-b54e-2981140e8254.jpg?v=1727284111","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/leaving-laurel.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}