LONER Drops New Extended Play “DROPSTAR”
This marks his third extended play, following the release of 2021’s Make Noise.
Courtesy of Loner
Courtesy of Loner
LONER (also known as Lean Ordinario) has just dropped his latest EPEPShort for extended play, a collection of songs longer than a single but shorter than a full album, typically containing three to six tracks. Artists use EPs to introduce theirGo to EP Glossary titled DROPSTAR.
The dreamy electro-pop record was released independently and showcases production, mixing, and mastering efforts all executed by LONER himself. Within its five tracks, the project explores complex themes of confusion, isolation, and self-doubt — all of which are expressed through a techno landscape that encourages people to move on the dancefloor as a means of liberation.
DROPSTAR was preceded by the release of its impressive lead singleLead SingleThe first song released from an upcoming album, chosen to introduce its sound and generate anticipation. A lead single sets the tone for a project, and its performance on chartsGo to Lead Single Glossary, “Stop Playing,” and follows after his string of 2023 singles “Ikaw Pa Rin,” “Ayoko Na,” “Away From U,” and “Not 2 Much.” The release of the EP marks his latest record since his sophomore album, Make Noise, which was released in 2021. He was also recently included in the 2023 Sounds Nais electronic music compilation alongside Tarsius and other artists.
LONER first appeared on the local music scene with the release of his debut album No Fidelity, which dropped in 2018. The record dabbled within the confines of the bedroom popBedroom PopA genre of lo-fi, intimate pop recorded at home with simple equipment, characterized by soft vocals, dreamy textures, and personal lyrics. Enabled by affordable production software and online sharing, bedroomGo to Bedroom Pop Glossary genre, experimenting with slowed-down beats and synth work that felt more reminiscent of the lo-fi sound of that period. However, it was during his breakout extended play, Into Midnight, wherein he began to toy around with the genres of house and dance music, making a name for himself as one of the most promising and innovative pop musicians of this generation.
As we anticipate what lies ahead for LONER, listen to his new extended play DROPSTAR below: