NPR Premieres Theodore's New Single 'Disorientation'

Today, Multi-instrumentalist and composer Theodore premiered his third single "Disorientation" and announced the release date for his cascading LP Inner Dynamics on NPR's All Songs Considered. Where his previous album It Is But It's Not attempted to explore the interaction of opposing elements in the universe, Inner Dynamics finds Theodore looking inward to examine the dualities of his own identity IN SEARCH OF new creative potential. The album "Disorientation" begins with mystifying whispers, and a pulsating bass until Theodore's heavy-hearted voice brings in dream-induced dramatism. Inner Dynamics features production by Vagelis Moschos and is set to be released on November 2.

"On It Is But It's Not, I tried to explore how the opposite elements in the universe interact, how they fight and how without THE ONE you can't have the other." Theodore says, adding, "For Inner Dynamics, I was trying to express my urge to connect the conscious and subconscious part of myself so I can be creative. It's an understanding that humans are not just one thing, and they shouldn't try to hide certain elements of their personality because society likes to put labels of who we are. It's the different sides of my self that makes who I am."

Based in Athens, Theodore's schooling in piano and traditional Greek folk music led to a professional music career in London, where he studied Music Composition in 2011. Theodore has written music for theatrical pieces such as Matina Megla's Window, Vladan Nikolic's film Bourek, and was commissioned to write a new score for Buster Keaton's classic silent comedy of 1928, The Cameraman. Theodore and his band then performed the score live to the film screening, in the unforgettable setting of the Temple of Zeus in Athens, which he describes as "one of the best moments of my life." Theodore has gained notoriety for his memorable live performances, dazzling audiences with his mesmerizing stage presence and show.

Fusing classical composition with electronic elements to create beautiful, atmospheric and often cinematic songs, his sound is characterized by contrasting styles. "I like a composer or a band because when I listen to the music or attend a concert I am just getting lost in the atmosphere," he explains. "I understand that orchestral music is something that I am really into and I will try to test my self in the future." Citing influences such as Sigur Ros, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Manos Hadjidakis, Vangelis Papathanasiou, Nils Frahm, The National, Olafur Arnalds and Max Richter, his unique mélange of influences allow a broad scope of movement, from ethereal classical movements to driving, melancholic post-rock sections.

The Greek artist has already garnered considerable success with his previous album It Is But It's Not, which was mixed by Ken Thomas (Sigur Rós, Moby, M83) and performed live at the fabled Abbey Road Studio 2 in London. With over 2 million Youtube views, Theodore has supported Sigur Ros and DIIV at Release Festival, graced the stages of Reeperbahn Festival [Best Performance Of 2017], performed at Eurosonic Noorderslag and showcased his talents at this year's SXSW Festival - where he was picked as NPR Music's 'SXSW 2018: Favorite Discoveries And Memorable Moments'. Theodore has received support from tastemaker publications such as CLASH Mag, Music Week, Tsugi, FGUK, Gaffa and Szene and radio play from the likes of BBC Radio 6 Music's Lauren Laverne, while his single "Towards? (for what is to come)" is currently playlisted on NPR All Songs 24/7 Music (USA) and Flux Passport Approved (Germany).

Inner Dynamics Tracklist

1. Towards

2. Disorientation

3. For A While

4. Alcyone

5. Naive

6. Floating

7. Not For You

8. Spit Blood Out

9. More Than One

10. Fluttering

Photo Credit: Andreas Simopoulos and Alexandra Alexandridou

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