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Melaina Kol – “Idola”
Nashville-based artist Logan Hornyak, who performs as Melaina Kol, has released a new single, “Idola”, ahead of his forthcoming album. The track is described as a delicate, unusual piece of glitch-folk and offers another preview of Hornyak’s first release for Philadelphia label Julia’s War.
Hornyak said “Idola” is among the album’s more lyrical songs, exploring growing old with someone and the fear of continually disappointing them because of expectations about love. The album, titled Okay that’s a great idea because if I do that then, is due for release on 14 August via Julia’s War.
In short
- Melaina Kol has released new single “Idola”.
- It explores love, ageing and fear of disappointment.
- New album arrives on 14 August.
Explained simply
Melaina Kol is the stage name of Logan Hornyak, a Nashville-based musician. He is preparing his debut album for Julia's War, an independent label based in Philadelphia.
Hornyak works in glitch-folk, a genre that blends traditional folk music with experimental electronic production. His album explores intimate human experiences through introspective songwriting, with themes centred on personal relationships and vulnerability.
Hornyak has released "Idola" as a single ahead of the forthcoming album. The track examines the experience of growing old with a partner and the fear of disappointing them through unmet expectations about love. The song is described as a delicate and unusual example of his musical approach.
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