Richard Evans
Aidoru
Full 'Quantum' album out April 25 via Cold Star Media
Release: 18 February 2025
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Manchester electro pop artist Richard Evans shares 'Aidoru' single, previewing new album
FOR FANS OF: Japan, Kraftwerk, Rational Youth, Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Jean-Michel Jarre, Vangelis, Gary Numan
ISRC code QZES72548791
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FOR SHARING
'Aidoru' video https://youtu.be/pSSKqCEhzaU
Get the single https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/richardevans/aidoru
Bandcamp https://richardevans.bandcamp.com/track/aidoru
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/60flrAwZNq2QcL32iqVcJh
'Richard Evans live show trailer' https://youtu.be/ZGMp-eTuZ6Y
EARLIER RELEASES
'Dream of The World' EP https://richardevans.bandcamp.com/album/dream-of-the-world-ep (2024)
'Dream of the World' video https://youtu.be/Jcqz3ZFenrE
Bandcamp https://richardevans.bandcamp.com/album/sentinel (2022)
'Brave New World' https://youtu.be/QNnO5a_dqkI
'Made of Stars' https://youtu.be/0STaMn-lrfA
'Black Rain' https://youtu.be/0uWljabuu5Q
Sentinel: Creating The Show https://youtu.be/SAeXs1U1ZU8
FOR REVIEW & AIRPLAY
Online press kit https://haulix.promo/d1c
Download via Google Drive https://bit.ly/3J6g4e6
"While new wave has been around for quite some time, Richard Evans cleverly summons all the best elements of the genre, tastefully packaging them with thoughtful lyrics in a way that is completely fresh and forever young" ~ The Spill Magazine
"Beautiful performance" ~ The Guardian
"Commendable, not only for its allure and catchiness (with elements of Rational Youth, Pet Shop Boys and Jean-Michel Jarre), but for taking on such topical subject matter as technogenic disaster, environmental devastation and our skewed outlook on our dire prospects as Earth's inhabitants" ~ Ampify Music Magazine
Manchester-based electro pop artist Richard Evans is back to greet 2025 with his new single. 'Aidoru', released via Cold Star Media, is named for the Japanese word meaning "idol". The song's lyrics explore the status of a virtual pop idol designed only to please its audience as it sings of love with no understanding of what the word means.
A British-Irish electronic musician, writer and digital media artist, Evans' foray into the music scene includes time as the keyboardist in UK cult band James, with whom he also co-wrote and recorded material, and as guitarist and songwriter for St. Vitus Dancers.
'Aidoru' previews Evans' new 'Quantum' album, released in stereo, binaural and spatial audio mixes, created by award-winning Swiss sound designer Hervé Girardin. Recorded at Cold Star Studios, this nine-track collection itself is themed around artificial intelligence - probing its impact upon us, how algorithms are changing us and questioning what responsibility we bear for the things we create.
"This song is one of the first written for the new album and marks a change in my writing process, being originated on just piano and vocals rather than devised within studio software. I specifically wanted a bright, hi-energy track to match the commerciality of the virtual idol concept. The lyrics reflect a creation that is designed for just one purpose - to serve its listeners," says Richard Evans.
Last year, Evans released his 'Dream of the World' EP, composed and recorded in the aftermath of a life-threatening illness. In 2022, Evans was struck with Miller Fisher Syndrome, a rare auto-immune disorder that threatened to rob him of his ability to speak, sing, and play music. Yet, against all odds, he emerged victorious, relearning everything from scratch - a testament to his unwavering determination and a celebration of his triumph over adversity.
Richard Evans' draws inspiration from real-world science, exploring biotechnology, machine intelligence and the environment. For this album, existing songs were refined and new material was written, combining the warmth of classic synths with pared-down lyrics that explore real-world subject matter.
His 2022 debut record 'Sentinel' is an electro-pop concept album that touches on micro-plastics, gene editing, stardust, technogenic disasters and human evolution, telling the story of humanity at a tipping point and a world trapped in a climate crisis. Both 'Sentinel' and 'Dream of the World' were met with critical acclaim and global airplay.
He has performed live shows at festivals around the UK and at the end of 2023, a year on from the illness, he delivered his first large-scale outdoor production with visuals projected onto the exterior of a venue during a performance. In 2024, Evans also received the Cultural Accelerator commission from Media Immersive Technology Innovation Hub to prototype a new live production featuring hologram-style projections, spatial audio and lighting effects.
Evans also wrote, directed and produced the science fiction drama 'AEON'. An author of many short stories, he also published the novel 'KOSMONAUT ZERO' (via Dead Ink), researched at Star City Cosmonaut Training Centre. He also oversaw the 'Gagarin 50' exhibition for the 50th anniversary of the first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin.
As of February 18, 'Aidoru' is available everywhere online, including Spotify, Apple Music and directly from the artist via Bandcamp. The full 'Quantum' album will be released on April 25 via Cold Star Media.
CREDITS
Music, lyrics, vocals and programming by Richard Evans
Recorded at Cold Star Studios
Mixed and produced by Hervé Girardin
Mastered by Digitalflesh Audio Mastering
Graphic design by Richard Evans
Released by Cold Star Media
Video filmed by Jason Lock & Jake Orton
Lighting: Tarrick Wilks
VJ: Joel Clements
With thanks to MITIH, Creative UK, AIX Live, BBC Audio R&D, Waterside Arts, FutureEverything and the University of Salford
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
TRACK LIST
01 Aidoru
02 A Gift To All The Human Souls
03 Gravity
04 Quantum
05 Born Perfect
06 If A Robot Cries
07 DeepLife
08 Make Believe
09 Universal Slave
LYRICS
I’m an idol in 3D
Made to order, born to please
Everything you want
Everything you are
Aidoru
Make a vow just sign right here
For a moment or a year
Brand new kind of love
We can make it ours
Aidoru
Everything you want
Everything you are
Aidoru
Always, aidoru
All time, aidoru
All yours, aidoru
Keep up with Richard Evans
Website | Bandcamp | Instagram | Threads | Soundcloud | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | Press contact
Keep up with Shameless Promotion PR
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud | Instagram | LinkedIn | Email
FOR FANS OF: Japan, Kraftwerk, Rational Youth, Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Jean-Michel Jarre, Vangelis, Gary Numan
ISRC code QZES72548791
FCC clean
FOR SHARING
'Aidoru' video https://youtu.be/pSSKqCEhzaU
Get the single https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/richardevans/aidoru
Bandcamp https://richardevans.bandcamp.com/track/aidoru
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/60flrAwZNq2QcL32iqVcJh
'Richard Evans live show trailer' https://youtu.be/ZGMp-eTuZ6Y
EARLIER RELEASES
'Dream of The World' EP https://richardevans.bandcamp.com/album/dream-of-the-world-ep (2024)
'Dream of the World' video https://youtu.be/Jcqz3ZFenrE
Bandcamp https://richardevans.bandcamp.com/album/sentinel (2022)
'Brave New World' https://youtu.be/QNnO5a_dqkI
'Made of Stars' https://youtu.be/0STaMn-lrfA
'Black Rain' https://youtu.be/0uWljabuu5Q
Sentinel: Creating The Show https://youtu.be/SAeXs1U1ZU8
FOR REVIEW & AIRPLAY
Online press kit https://haulix.promo/d1c
Download via Google Drive https://bit.ly/3J6g4e6
"While new wave has been around for quite some time, Richard Evans cleverly summons all the best elements of the genre, tastefully packaging them with thoughtful lyrics in a way that is completely fresh and forever young" ~ The Spill Magazine
"Beautiful performance" ~ The Guardian
"Commendable, not only for its allure and catchiness (with elements of Rational Youth, Pet Shop Boys and Jean-Michel Jarre), but for taking on such topical subject matter as technogenic disaster, environmental devastation and our skewed outlook on our dire prospects as Earth's inhabitants" ~ Ampify Music Magazine
Manchester-based electro pop artist Richard Evans is back to greet 2025 with his new single. 'Aidoru', released via Cold Star Media, is named for the Japanese word meaning "idol". The song's lyrics explore the status of a virtual pop idol designed only to please its audience as it sings of love with no understanding of what the word means.
A British-Irish electronic musician, writer and digital media artist, Evans' foray into the music scene includes time as the keyboardist in UK cult band James, with whom he also co-wrote and recorded material, and as guitarist and songwriter for St. Vitus Dancers.
'Aidoru' previews Evans' new 'Quantum' album, released in stereo, binaural and spatial audio mixes, created by award-winning Swiss sound designer Hervé Girardin. Recorded at Cold Star Studios, this nine-track collection itself is themed around artificial intelligence - probing its impact upon us, how algorithms are changing us and questioning what responsibility we bear for the things we create.
"This song is one of the first written for the new album and marks a change in my writing process, being originated on just piano and vocals rather than devised within studio software. I specifically wanted a bright, hi-energy track to match the commerciality of the virtual idol concept. The lyrics reflect a creation that is designed for just one purpose - to serve its listeners," says Richard Evans.
Last year, Evans released his 'Dream of the World' EP, composed and recorded in the aftermath of a life-threatening illness. In 2022, Evans was struck with Miller Fisher Syndrome, a rare auto-immune disorder that threatened to rob him of his ability to speak, sing, and play music. Yet, against all odds, he emerged victorious, relearning everything from scratch - a testament to his unwavering determination and a celebration of his triumph over adversity.
Richard Evans' draws inspiration from real-world science, exploring biotechnology, machine intelligence and the environment. For this album, existing songs were refined and new material was written, combining the warmth of classic synths with pared-down lyrics that explore real-world subject matter.
His 2022 debut record 'Sentinel' is an electro-pop concept album that touches on micro-plastics, gene editing, stardust, technogenic disasters and human evolution, telling the story of humanity at a tipping point and a world trapped in a climate crisis. Both 'Sentinel' and 'Dream of the World' were met with critical acclaim and global airplay.
He has performed live shows at festivals around the UK and at the end of 2023, a year on from the illness, he delivered his first large-scale outdoor production with visuals projected onto the exterior of a venue during a performance. In 2024, Evans also received the Cultural Accelerator commission from Media Immersive Technology Innovation Hub to prototype a new live production featuring hologram-style projections, spatial audio and lighting effects.
Evans also wrote, directed and produced the science fiction drama 'AEON'. An author of many short stories, he also published the novel 'KOSMONAUT ZERO' (via Dead Ink), researched at Star City Cosmonaut Training Centre. He also oversaw the 'Gagarin 50' exhibition for the 50th anniversary of the first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin.
As of February 18, 'Aidoru' is available everywhere online, including Spotify, Apple Music and directly from the artist via Bandcamp. The full 'Quantum' album will be released on April 25 via Cold Star Media.
CREDITS
Music, lyrics, vocals and programming by Richard Evans
Recorded at Cold Star Studios
Mixed and produced by Hervé Girardin
Mastered by Digitalflesh Audio Mastering
Graphic design by Richard Evans
Released by Cold Star Media
Video filmed by Jason Lock & Jake Orton
Lighting: Tarrick Wilks
VJ: Joel Clements
With thanks to MITIH, Creative UK, AIX Live, BBC Audio R&D, Waterside Arts, FutureEverything and the University of Salford
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
TRACK LIST
01 Aidoru
02 A Gift To All The Human Souls
03 Gravity
04 Quantum
05 Born Perfect
06 If A Robot Cries
07 DeepLife
08 Make Believe
09 Universal Slave
LYRICS
I’m an idol in 3D
Made to order, born to please
Everything you want
Everything you are
Aidoru
Make a vow just sign right here
For a moment or a year
Brand new kind of love
We can make it ours
Aidoru
Everything you want
Everything you are
Aidoru
Always, aidoru
All time, aidoru
All yours, aidoru
Keep up with Richard Evans
Website | Bandcamp | Instagram | Threads | Soundcloud | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | Press contact
Keep up with Shameless Promotion PR
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud | Instagram | LinkedIn | Email