james fish & lou present
shadow of your moon EP
In their debut EP, James Fish and Lou Reiner weave soulful vocals over deep, driving dancefloor productions. All tracks were co-written, produced and arranged, and have been road-tested in a liveset over 18 months at various venues and festivals (see video below.)
Deep and atmospheric, “Shadow of Your Moon” plays swirling pads, a deep bassline, a piano and dulcimer against one another in a push and pull with Lou’s voice, touching on themes of closeness and distance in human relationships.
In “Lost Ties,” offkilter foley percussion and detuned bells give way to a forceful, yet melancholy progression, evoking a feeling of “fernweh” - a homesickness for a place you’ve never been.
“Silent Faith” incorporates a chugging bassline, expressive strings, and an acoustic drumkit (recorded live at Artistania Studios in Berlin) to add a truly live feel, both modern and yet unmistakeably 80s.
Listen
These demos are shared with you privately for your consideration.
Watch: James Fish & Lou (Live) @ Lusatia 2023
james fish
synths, drum machine, effects
As a liveact, producer, and community organizer, James uses music to break down boundaries between people - and genres. Raised in a Black and Asian-American family, James has performed as a DJ since 2011 and liveact since 2021 across the US, Germany, and in Istanbul, and has founded arts collectives in three cities.
James has his solo debut release upcoming on Kanto Records.
lou reiner
vocals
Lou Reiner is a talented jazz vocalist with a background in studio recordings and touring in hip hop and reggae bands throughout Germany.
Lou’s discography features releases on Dienje Records, Crucialbeat, Soulfire Artists, Cunucu and Oneness Records.
About
James Fish & Lou are an electronic live act, fusing soulful vocals over original productions intended for the dancefloor. Past performances include Lusatia Festival, Common Ground Festival, FAME at Holzmarkt, 90mil, and the Resonance Collective Showcase, among others.
80s, soul, and pop styles meet a deep, driving groove…