Following their introduction to the Anjunachill roster last year, Planet of Souls now present their debut album, ‘Lumiere’.
Paul Rogers and Tom Barlow are established club producers in their own right, with remix credits for Sasha, Gorillaz and Coldplay; but their union as Planet Of Souls sees them turn towards orchestral, soundtrack-inspired composition. The duo and their collaborators combine cinematic depth, electronic ambience and nuanced songwriting across 11 tracks.
Australian production duo Planet Of Souls release their debut album ‘Lumiere', a cinematic exploration of light, darkness, and the human experience.
Planet Of Souls is the collaborative project of producers Paul Rogers and Tom Barlow, born from a shared love of analog synths, sound design, and the electronic sound of the ’90s and ’00s. What began as a therapeutic creative outlet evolved into a two-year journey crafting a deeply emotive, cinematic body of work. Blending Paul’s melodic and compositional instinct with Tom’s mastery of sound design, the duo shape music that balances electronic experimentation with human warmth, drawing influence from Jon Hopkins, Massive Attack, RY X, and The Chemical Brothers.
Digital tracklist
One with Lily Papas
No Way Back with Nicki Wells
Lumiere with Lily Papas
Love Is The Cure with Samsaruh
Beneath The Silence with Samsaruh
Faltered – Planet Of Souls
Afterlife with Lily Papas
You Already Have It All with Planet Of Souls
The Unknown with Samsaruh
Ascension with Douglas Dare
Home – Planet Of Souls
'No Way Back' with Nicki Wells
Gentle guitars and shimmering strings are paired with Nicki Wells’ vocals on today’s new single. A new taste of the album to come.
– Paul and Tom (Planet Of Souls)"Our creative philosophy is firmly rooted in emotional authenticity. Every song we make comes from the heart, and when we write together, we both bring a lot of what has been going on in our personal lives to the session.The second element that is extremely important to us is texture and atmosphere. We love the impact that sound design can have on feeling, even if it’s not musical. This comes from our passion for cinema, and you must look no further than the likes of Hans Zimmer and Ludwig Göransson for great examples of using sound design to create tension and emotion in a cinematic setting.Another critical element for us is finding personal meaning in the music. This is why we absolutely love collaborating with other artists. Each of them brings their own lived experiences to the songs we compose. The lyrics and vocal performance of a singer we have worked with can carry a mystery, a hidden experience that created a memory they want to share, and a pain they need to express.Connecting with the audience on a personal level is extremely important to us. We have had many people tell us that a certain song we have created hit them in a way we didn’t expect. Each and every one of us has experienced challenges in our life, and we truly hope that our music helps people in some way to think differently about the journey they have been on, and most importantly to keep going. If we can keep doing this, we will feel like we are making a difference, and that’s what counts for us."
Enjoy some of Planet Of Souls’ favourite electronic and downtempo music from artists that inspire them on this playlist designed for immersive listening.
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