Name: Espera
Brand: Helios

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

GI425LP

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-08-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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0804297842516

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Black LP

GI425LPC

Blue

Beryl (Blue and Beige Marbled Vinyl).

Extended format: Yes

0804297842530

Blue LP

GI425CD

0804297842523

Artist

Helios

Genre GB

Modern Composition

Label GB

Ghostly International

Boston-based ambient indie electronic artist Helios, also known as Keith Kenniff, is a talented musician who studied at Berklee College of Music. With his unique sound and style, Helios has captivated audiences around the world. His music blends elements of ambient, electronic, and indie genres to create mesmerizing compositions that transport listeners to another realm.

Helios draws inspiration from various sources, creating atmospheric and emotive tracks that resonate with listeners on a deep level. His ability to evoke emotions through his music is truly remarkable. As an accomplished musician, he has also released music under the moniker Goldmund.

If you enjoy artists such as Slow Meadow, Brian McBride, or Eluvium, then Helios' music will surely captivate your senses. With a discography filled with beautiful melodies and intricate arrangements, Helios has established himself as one of the leading figures in the ambient indie electronic scene.

Ghostly International is a renowned music label based in Brooklyn, New York City. Established in 1999 by Samuel Valenti IV, the label has become a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. With its diverse roster of talented artists and innovative releases, Ghostly International continues to push boundaries and shape the future of music.

Over the years, Ghostly International has garnered a reputation for its distinct sound and commitment to quality. The label's catalog spans various genres including electronic, ambient, techno, and experimental music. From established acts to emerging talents, Ghostly International consistently delivers exceptional musical experiences that captivate listeners worldwide.

With its headquarters situated in one of the world's most vibrant cities for music and culture, Ghostly International draws inspiration from the dynamic energy of New York City. The label's forward-thinking approach coupled with its dedication to artistic integrity has earned it widespread acclaim and a loyal fanbase.

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The catalog of American composer Keith Kenniff spans over a dozen releases as Helios and nearly as many as Goldmund since 2004. Kenniff’s music deals with subtlety, and the variance between these projects loosely follows a few signifiers; Goldmund favours post-classical piano, Mint Julep, a project with his partner Hollie, is shoegaze pop, while the lines around his Helios project are intentionally hazier. Within the alias, Kenniff glides between minimal ambient electronics and more robust instrumentation, all run through his mini-cassette recorder for a distinct wobble. 2018’s Veriditas, his first Helios LP on Ghostly International, found Kenniff shaping verdant landscapes of harmonic sound, focusing on texture over structure. He followed it up in 2020 with Domicile, an even quieter synth-toned ode to the indoors. Now he returns to the electro-acoustic movement that marked much of his earlier output; the music of Espera is lush, livelier, and perhaps the most singular in his run. Titles are telling in Kenniff’s work, and Espera, a Spanish word meaning “wait,” speaks to the producer’s patient and cinematic craft. The record balances engagement and contemplation with a billowing accessible lightness, and reveals Helios at a compelling intersection, composing songs as vivid and three-dimensional as they are characteristically modernist and understated.&nbsp;

Espera

Music GB

Discover Espera by Helios on CD and LP formats. The lush and cinematic craft of American composer Keith Kenniff shines through in this electro-acoustic masterpiece. Released under the Ghostly International label.