New music to listen to this week: A.O.S.O.O.N

Now Hear This

Roisin O'Connor
Wednesday 30 November 2016 10:00 EST
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A.O.S.O.O.N (A Lot Of Something Out Of Nothing) are a south London duo who describe themselves as 'gangsta folk' - acoustic folk with heavy urban influences that include Lauryn Hill and Mary J. Blige.

The band have been self-releasing music via their own label Orange - 'Something' is their first track with new singer Ella, drawing on her love of African and South American music.

Watch our premiere for the track below:

The band say of the track: "'Something’ is a story about nature, its importance and how much it has to teach us.

"It’s a reminder that we are all something, we are all unique and an important part of this beautiful, living, breathing plant we live on. The production is very organic; we jammed a few times then hit record and ended up here. It’s especially important to us because it’s our first release on our new label Orange; no rage, no anger, no age.'"

Q&A with ​A.O.S.O.O.N

What are you listening to at the moment?

I’m currently listening to Bee MC, he’s incredible. Itchy Teeth and Amaroun also.

What are your plans for 2016?

Basically to just keep on doing what we’re doing. More gigs, more music… just lots of cool, creative stuff. Enjoying life, you know?

What was the first gig you ever played and what’s been the best so far?

We played a gig as Pas De Trai in Sicily which was incredible. It was my first time there… best experience so far. Shout out to Ago and Ale!

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