Liana Flores is a British-Brazilian singer-songwriter[1] based in London, England.[2] She independently released two extended plays The Water's Fine! (2018) and recently (2019), as well as releasing the single Sign (2020). Following traction gained by her song "rises the moon" on TikTok, Flores would sign with jazz label Verve Records and release her debut studio album Flower of the soul in June 2024.[3]
Liana Flores | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Flores in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | June 2, 1999 Norwich, England |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals, keyboard |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Verve Records |
| Website | www |
Flores appeared as a special guest for fellow jazz-inspired singer-songwriter Laufey's Everything I Know About Love debut album tour in 2022.[4] Her first headlining tour began in June 2024 as a month-long tour through the United States and the United Kingdom.[5] Her debut album tour through the United States and Europe began in September 2024.[6]
Background
editFlores was born in Norfolk, England to a Brazilian mother and a British father on 2 June 1999. She grew up listening to music based around her mother's Brazilian heritage, listening to bossa nova artists such as Gal Costa and Caetano Veloso. She credits her highschool boyfriend for introducing her to American folk music in her late teens. Both of these genres would later go on to inspire her own career as a singer-songwriter.[7]
In an interview with Rolling Stone Japan, Flores would reveal that she began her songwriting career at age 11 or 12 and began taking the endeavor seriously at 15/16.[8]
Career
editFlores released her debut EP "The Water's Fine!" in June 2018. Her second EP "Recently" followed in April 2019, with these two EPs marking the beginning of her career.
Flores first gained viral traction from her song "Rises the Moon."[9]
In 2024, Flores signed with Verve Records.[10] In May 2024, Flores announced plans to release her debut album, titled "Flower of the Soul."[11] The album was released on June 28, 2024.[12]
Influences
editFlores cites Vashti Bunyan[13] and Caetano Veloso[14] as influences. She also cites that her musical inspirations came generally from bossa nova and folk records from her mother's CD collection.[14]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Flower of the soul |
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Extended plays
edit| Title | Details |
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| The Water's Fine! |
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| recently |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Sign" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| "Sinal" | ||
| "I wish for the rain" | 2024 | Flower of the soul |
| "Nightvisions" | ||
| "Orange-coloured day" |
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "My Heart's Not In It" (with Matt Maltese) | 2024 | Songs That Aren't Mine |
Tours
editHeadlining
edit • US-UK Tour (2024)[5]
• Tour of the soul (2024)[6]
Supporting
editReferences
edit- ^ Shahryar, Sabrina (2024-06-06). "Interview: Liana Flores Will Release Her Debut Album 'Flower of The Soul' On June 28, 2024". Crucial Rhythm. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "On the Rise – Liana Flores". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ a b @imlianaflores (June 28, 2024). "the day has come! my debut album 'Flower of the soul' is out now ☺️🌷" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b @laufey (July 19, 2022). "so excited to be joined on tour this fall by @matildathemann and @imlianaflores" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b @imlianaflores (April 2, 2024). "announcing my first ever headline tour!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Flores, Liana. "tour". Liana Flores. Verve Records. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ David, Laura (8 July 2024). "Liana Flores is on the rise". The Line of Best Fit. The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Mocomi, Shunichi (5 July 2024). "フォークとボサノヴァを繋ぐ新世代、リアナ・フローレスが語る柔らかな歌声の背景" [Liana Flores, a new generation artist connecting folk and bossa nova, talks about the background of her soft singing voice] (in Japanese). Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Liana Flores, Flower of the Soul". Flood Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ Zeleniak, Maeve. "Liana Flores fuses classic folk and Bossa Nova on 'Flower of the soul'". WXPN. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Hussain, Shahzaib. "Liana Flores Announces Debut Album 'Flower of the Soul'". Clash. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Pappis, Konstantinos. "Albums Out Today: Megan Thee Stallion, Loma, Sour Widows, Mabe Fratti, and More". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ "Role Models: Vashti Bunyan Is a Familiar Place for Liana Flores to Return". Talkhouse. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ a b Admin (2022-04-21). "'music making is first and foremost one of my greatest joys' -Interview with Liana Flores". miacaven. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ a b c Flores, Liana. "music". Liana Flores. Verve Records. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Flores, Liana. "The Water's Fine! - EP". Liana Flores - bandcamp. bandcamp. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Flores, Liana. "recently - EP". Liana Flores - bandcamp. bandcamp. Retrieved 12 July 2024.