Nostalgia with Alex O'Rion

Dutch artist Alex O'Rion's new album Nostalgia blends different music styles, combining grooves, organic elements, and progressive sounds for a soulful journey with a playful nod to earlier electronic music.

Art by Solis Records

Globally respected for his uplifting releases on labels spanning from Guy J's Lost & Found to Hernan Cattaneo's SUDBEAT, Alex has also shared his music through Anjunadeep, Meanwhile, Movement, and has been featured on compilations by iconic brands like Global Underground.

This album marks a natural evolution in Alex's career. Over the past 18 months, he was in the studio on an almost daily basis. Moreover, he brought the album on the road, drawing inspiration from the sights and sounds of his travels.

The album "Nostalgia" gets its name because it reflects a sentiment that has grown stronger as I've aged. Fondly reminiscing about the music of a younger me, I often sense a certain soulfulness lacking in today's electronic music. In an attempt to explore this feeling, I went on a bit of a self-reset and a touch of reinvention. This involved changing my usual routines and adopting some old-school methods, such as sampling beats and instruments from vintage vinyl records, blending them with my current sound. The album is intended to feel personal and intimate for my listeners. I aimed to create a moment of intimacy, as if they are listening to the songs alongside me while on their way home.
Alex O'Rion

As a touring DJ, Alex has graced stages with headline sets across the globe, spanning from South America to Australia. The laidback warmth from these exotic destinations resonates within the immersive sound of this album. The album is drenched in atmospheric vibes yet retains the dance floor-focused energy that is the trademark sound of his uplifting style.

Working on the album allowed Alex to break away from his everyday routines of producing bite-sized chunks of music that were released as singles or EPs, giving him the broad freedom to uncover the music that permanently resided within him genuinely.

Alex O'Rion - Nostalgia
Release Date April 2024
Label Solis Records

Tracklist
01. Elephant
02. Dank Farrik
03. Vale
04. Cellar Door
05. Call Me
06. Cuba Libre (Album Edit)
07. Horizon
08. Librium (Album Edit)
09. Foul Play (Album Edit)
10. Aquatic Life
11. November
12. Melin
13. Wacom
14. Bonus track: Kasper Koman - Loco Motif (Alex O'Rion Remix)