Last summer, London-based singer Leo Kalyan impressed people with his debut EP Silver Linings. In the time since then, Kalyan has been working to perfect the finishing touches on a follow-up. With his forthcoming EP Outside In finally completed and ready to be released on October 28 via Godmode, Kalyan shares the first single “Silhouette.”
On his this first offering from the new EP, Kalyan previews what’s to come. “Silhouette” showcases his vocal range as this is the first time he has really made his training in Indian classical singing the focal point. Kalyan learned the skills of this classical singing which blends Hinduism and Islam by a Hindu Brahmin priest. Paired with his own naturally delicate vocals and dreamy production, “Silhouette” ends up sounding incredibly soothing.
For Outside In Kalyan dives deeper into the issues that leave him feeling like an outsider. As a gay man growing up Muslim between London and Lahore, it hasn't exactly been easy for him to find his perfect fit. However, rather than dwelling on the negative, Kalyan transforms those feelings into lyrics for his forthcoming EP with hopes that it will resonate with someone feeling just lost on the outside as he once was.
Listen to “Silhouette” below, and the full Outside In tracklist beneath it.
01 Fucked Up
02 Together
03 Silhouette
04 White Light
05 House of the Rising Sun (Cover)
06 Outside In – Continuous Mix Version
