We recently had the excellent opportunity to check out the new single , “Aidour”, from Manchester electro pop artist RICHARD EVANS(formerly of UK cult band JAMES and ST. VITUS DANCERS). You can listen to “Aidoru” on Spotify, Here, Apple Music, Here and on Bandcamp, Here You can also watch the video below.

We were absolutely swept away with the dreamy electro-pop vibes of “Aidoru”, from Richard Evans, via Cold Star Media.

“Aidoru”, is named for the Japanese word meaning “idol“. The song’s lyrics explore the status of a virtual pop idol designed only to please its audience as it sings of love with no understanding of what the word means.

A British-Irish electronic musician, writer and digital media artist, Evans’ foray into the music scene includes time as the keyboardist in UK cult band James, with whom he also co-wrote and recorded material, and as guitarist and songwriter for St. Vitus Dancers.

Aidoru‘ previews Evans’ new ‘Quantum’ album, released in stereo, binaural and spatial audio mixes, created by award-winning Swiss sound designer Hervé Girardin. Recorded at Cold Star Studios, this nine-track collection itself is themed around artificial intelligence –  probing its impact upon us,  how algorithms are changing us and questioning what responsibility we bear for the things we create.

“Aidoru”, from Richard Evans, is a mesmerizing track that is an unbelievable musical experience, that you feel with your full mind , body , soul

This song is one of the first written for the new album and marks a change in my writing process, being originated on just piano and vocals rather than devised within studio software. I specifically wanted a bright, hi-energy track to match the commerciality of the virtual idol concept. The lyrics reflect a creation that is designed for just one purpose – to serve its listeners,” says Richard Evans.

“Aidoru”, from Richard Evans, is an absolute can’t miss.