“We wished this album to really sound like us… and we bear in mind one another after ending and saying, ‘that is it.’”
Boys Holding Arms—comprised of real-life couple Ken Orlino and Micki Borneland—are redefining what intimacy feels like in digital pop. Their debut LP, Issues You Really feel, is a weak, genre-blending journey by way of love, distance, and sonic experimentation. Launched in December 2024, the album marks a daring evolution from their 2023 EP Solace, which shortly amassed over 150,000 streams.
“Emotions and feelings are so central to our music… whether or not that be in a dance observe or one in every of our extra mellow songs.”
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With Ken’s classical coaching and Micki’s home and pop background, the duo crafts tracks that pulse with each euphoria and ache. “We dropped ‘The’ from the unique title to open the aperture,” they clarify, “as a result of this isn’t about capturing all feelings—simply those that mattered most to us.”
A International Soundtrack to Connection
“Sydney gave an enormous spark to a few totally different songs on the album.”
From LA poolside demos to ferry rides in Norway, from Berlin preparations to Copenhagen mixing periods, Issues You Really feel is each a literal and emotional travelogue. Their artistic long-distance course of—what they name a “24/7 thought generator”—allowed area for spontaneous inspiration.
“We prefer to disconnect from music after we’re aside. Dwelling life fuels our creativity.”
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Whether or not they’re FaceTiming in silence or merging concepts within the studio after weeks aside, the chemistry is palpable. “Once we lastly get in the identical room, it’s concepts, concepts, concepts. Generally now we have to reel it in!”
Observe Highlights
“‘Till Moonlight’ was the toughest to make—it was our first demo and probably the most emotionally uncooked.”
The album ranges from introspective sluggish burns like “gtfo” to party-starting anthems like “Additionally Unhealthy.” Every observe is woven with lush synths, intimate lyrics, and cinematic manufacturing. Fan-favorite “All The Phrases I’ve By no means Stated” hits particularly arduous: “We preserve its origin non-public, however everybody finds their very own that means in it—and that’s the magic.”
“Each hump led to sudden breakthroughs. Our artistic friction makes us stronger.”
What’s Subsequent
The duo is ready to carry out a 2-hour DJ set at SaucedRadio’s Manhattan location on Could 3, teasing their upcoming single “Lips” (dropping Could 9). Initially supposed as a remix of “Your Lips’ Style,” the observe has advanced into its personal standalone launch—fusing ‘80s funk, ‘90s membership tradition, and futuristic electro pop.
“This album is our coronary heart’s youngster—however we’re simply getting began.”
Catch them this summer season at Distortion Competition and Copenhagen Satisfaction. Stream Issues You Really feel now on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal, and comply with them on Instagram @boysholdinghands.
Unveil what’s inside
Full Tracklist:
Midnight Opacity
Your Lips’ Style
Additionally Unhealthy
Till Moonlight
All The Phrases I’ve By no means Stated
A Minute’s Launch
Expensive Vacancy
Half of Me
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Pisces Boy
gtfo
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