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Following a successful set at this year’s Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona, Mouth Water – the brainchild of Italian producer and multi-instrumentalist Lawrence Fancelli – is well and truly soaring. And he’s continuing that upward trajectory with the release of his electrifying new single, Blackout.

Produced at Fancelli’s own state-of-the-art OSB Studio in Tuscany and mixed by Mark Yardley of Stanton Warriors, Blackout is a mesmerising amalgamation of stunningly mixed melodic house elements, hypnotic beats and a foray for Mouth Water into the nostalgic realm of ‘80s electro pop.

Thematically and lyrically, the track invites listeners to embrace their darker, more uninhibited selves – which emerge in the absence of societal norms and expectations – and to confront their hidden desires and the thrill of surrendering to them.

Interestingly, Blackout features female vocals, which Fancelli describes as an “unusual choice” for Mouth Water.

“I usually first come up with either a chord progression or get inspired by messing around with my analogue synths,” Fancelli explains of his creative process. “Then I build on top of that, experimenting and sometimes going down dead ends to find a sound that moves me. Then I come up with the vocal melodies, if any, and finally I write the lyrics trying to fit them into these melodies.”

Blackout is just the latest peak in a diverse and successful career for Lawrence Fancelli, who started out behind the scenes as a sound engineer and bass player in New York and Florence, Italy.

Fancelli later established OSB Studio in an idyllic old farmhouse in the Tuscan countryside, which has since become the birthplace of his Mouth Water project – which debuted in 2019 – and a sought-after recording facility in its own right.

Another of Fancelli’s career highlights to date came with an electric performance at this year’s Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona, Spain.

The set went so well, in fact, that Mouth Water has been booked to support Sheffield dance pop band Sophie and the Giants on tour this summer, kicking off in Italy in early July. Dates are not available as of yet, but you can stay tuned to Mouth Water’s Instagram page for more information.

As for what attendees can expect of Mouth Water’s forthcoming performances, a “somewhat unusual show”, thanks to his characteristic blend of DJing and multi-instrumentalism.

“I love the innovation and freedom that electronic music enables, especially in live situations where a single individual can perform an entire concert solo by creatively combining electronic and traditional instruments,” he says.

“[It’s] somewhere between a concert and a DJ set. Also [there’s] a good amount of danceable music, even though I have to stay pretty concentrated on stage due to the multitasking nature of the set.”

You can stream Blackout now, and keep an eye on Mouth Water’s website and socials for more info surrounding his upcoming tour dates with Sophie and the Giants.

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