Ora The Molecule - Human Safari (2021)

New signing from Mute. Ora the Molecule is a multinational
avant-pop trio made up Norgwegian singer and band leader Nora
Schjelderup, London-based drummer Sju Smatanova, and German
synth player Jan Blumentrath. Together, they create an
unexpected sound combining timeless nostalgia, smooth pop, and
retro electronica. Ora the Molecule are united by a mutual love
of dance music, all three of them DJing italo, electronica and
techno. These electronic sounds are blended with the 80’s
influences of Kraftwerk and Suzanne Vega. The lead single
“Creator” is a jubilant exaltation of life featuring a
triumphant chorus with a bright marimba motif. It’s a new sound
in the pop music landscape featuring emotional Calypso-tinged
melodies and dance oriented beats. Prior to signing with Mute,
Ora the Molecule self released 7 singles and had a sync use for
“Sugar” on the Netflix series, Messiah (Season 1 Ep. 9). The
album cover and physical packaging of Human Safari showcases the
beautiful watercolor artwork of french artist Lola Favre.