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“HER LANDMARK ALBUM” –DJ MAG
“British-Japanese house producer Maya Jane Coles is full of surprises.” FADER
“This year promises some pretty big things for dance music auteur Maya Jane Coles.” Complex
“Maya Jane Coles continues to forge her own path as an independent artist, producer, engineer, and label boss.” The Huffington Post
“It’s been a while since we heard new material from Maya Jane Coles but, boy, are we glad she’s back.” Mixmag
“On the cusp of her triumphant return” Wonderland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (August 25, 2017) – Maya Jane Coles has just released her second album Take Flight, on her own label I/AM/ME via Skint Records/BMG. Take Flight is her most substantial body of work to date and is the long-awaited follow-up to her debut album Comfort (2013) and her Nocturnal Sunshine project (2015).
Take Flight has been preceded by the critically-acclaimed EP Won’t Let You Down, which is receiving worldwide support from DJs in clubs and on the radio; Pete Tong made the track “Cherry Bomb” his “Essential New Tune.” Featuring remixes of “Won’t Let You Down” from Catz ’n Dogz and Paride Saranceni, album track “Cherry Bomb” plus “Round In Circles,” the EP’s various tracks saw premieres with Wonderland, Mixmag, Complex, Groove and The Huffington Post. Following on from Won’t Let You Down was the second EP Weak/Werk which received critical acclaim from the likes of PAPER Magazine and FADER.
Maya is an enigma in today’s music world. On this album – as with all her releases – she has written, produced, engineered, arranged, mixed and performed every track, even designing the artwork herself, from the EPs to the bespoke limited edition USB Sticks, included in the deluxe album copy. Maya has it all covered.
Opening track “Weak” kicks off the album with sublime soundscapes and low-slung drums, with a stunning visual asset created by The Fashtons for the “Weak” Single, which creates a high level of intimacy with Maya Jane Coles performing to the camera for the first time. Longtime collaborator Fiona Garden and one half of The Fashtons’ tells us, “This is Maya letting you in, telling you secrets.” Title track “Take Flight” offers a trip-hop inspired beat with a psychedelic twist.
The album sees guest appearances from acclaimed songwriter Chelou on “Darkside,” which is slow, vivid and totally immersive. Long-time collaborator Chelou also appeared on the Nocturnal Sunshine album as vocalist on “Believe.” Wendy Rae Fowler (We Fell To Earth) sings on “A Chemical Affair” and “Misty Morning,” with Rachel Butt of GAPS on “Keep Me Warm.” GAPS were signed by Maya for the release of their debut album via I/AM/ME, and produced a collaborative EP in 2014, which led to the inclusion on the album.
From the high octane “Passing Me By” to the visceral “Trails,” Take Flight offers an eclectic selection of immersive tracks that are certain to excite old and new fans alike, all over the world.
Maya has already experienced a phenomenal year of global gigs including a double header at Coachella (USA) in April, as well as Tomorrowland (Belgium) and UK festivals such as Parklife and Wildlife as well as on going appearances throughout the summer in Ibiza at Ushuaia and Pacha. Maya has also provided support for electronic titans Depeche Mode on the European leg of their tour throughout July and will make many more festivals appearances including SW4 (UK), Creamfields (UK) and Rock in Rio (Brazil) amongst others.
To date Maya has played in over 40 countries worldwide, released mix compilations for DJ Kicks and Fabric Live, been sampled on Nicki Minaj’s mega hit “Truffle Butter” as well as remixing artists from The XX, Bonobo and Little Dragon through to Florence & The Machine, Sam Smith and Ella Fitzgerald.
Take Flight is released in the US on digital and vinyl formats.
Maya Jane Coles – Weak (Official Video)
Maya Jane Coles – Take Flight Artwork
Tracklist
01. Weak
02. Bo & Wing
03. Old Jam
04. Take Flight
05. Darkside (feat. Chelou)
06. Lucky Charm
07. Blackout
08. Unholy
09. A Chemical Affair (feat. Wendy Rae Fowler)
10. Misty Morning (feat. Wendy Rae Fowler)
11. Keep Me Warms (feat. GAPS)
12. Let You Go
13. Won’t Let You Down
14. On My Way
15. Go On And Make It Through
16. Cherry Bomb*
17. Chasing Sunshine
18. Golden Days
19. Werk
20. Passing Me By
21. Trails
22. Stay
23. Pulse
24. Starlight
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