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Allysha Joy Confirms New Album ‘Actions Of Love’
Melbourne/Naarm songwriter Allysha Joy has announced that her new album, ‘Actions Of Love’, will be released in spring next year. The record marks her return with First Word Records and draws on the jazz and club sounds associated with her home city.
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, the album is led by the single ‘Carry It’, which is out now. The song revisits the gospel music Joy grew up singing in church, pairing her vocals with 808s, piano and a lush arrangement; she describes it as a reflection on grief and changing times, and on sensitivity as a strength.
In short
- Allysha Joy’s album ‘Actions Of Love’ is due next spring.
- The sessions took place at Abbey Road Studios.
- Lead single ‘Carry It’ draws on her gospel roots.
Explained simply
Allysha Joy is a Melbourne-based singer and songwriter whose music draws on jazz, soul and club sounds. She is also part of the city’s music community, where jazz and electronic music often meet.
First Word Records is an independent record label that releases music across genres including soul, jazz and hip-hop. Joy’s work connects those styles with gospel, a tradition rooted in Black church music and known for expressive vocals.
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