Orbit

Released in 2016, Orbit serves as the debut full-length studio album from South African-born, Berlin-based artist Alice Phoebe Lou. Following her success as a street performer, the album was produced independently to maintain her creative autonomy, a theme that echoes through the lyrical content of tracks like 'Society'. The recording process emphasized analog techniques, utilizing vintage gear to achieve a 'timeless' quality that bridges 1960s folk sensibilities with modern indie-pop aesthetics. Musically, the album is notable for its integration of jazz elements - specifically in its rhythmic flexibility and the use of brass - which distinguishes it from the more rigid structures of contemporary folk. Critical reception highlighted Lou's vocal prowess and her ability to command attention through minimalism. Orbit established her as a central figure in the European indie-folk scene, blending nomadic storytelling with sophisticated musical arrangements.