Special remarks: 12" with printed deluxe sleeve by Designers Republic, 180g Vinyl, Remixes from DJ Marky and Isaac Tichauer

Tracklist

A1. Hold On feat. Mapei A2. Thin Love
B1. Hold On feat. Mapei (DJ Marky Remix)
B2. Thin Love (Isaac Tichauer Remix)

Short Info:
'Hold On' EP features fellow Swedish artist Mapei rapping a Verse on the title track, the genesis of what, like all gods creature, was born from a picture of chance and chemistry. "We had been spending a lot of time working in the studio, mostly on her upcoming album. For the feature on HOLD ON, I wanted someone who could tear down a wall, but sound like a hot Shangri-Las at the same time. Mapei is perfect for this." Arguably much of the songs power comes in the the chorus's backing Vocals, which in true fighting spirit Olsson went hard when choosing the right collaborators for this. "I´ve always been obsessed with gospel choirs since I was a kid, so 'Hold ON' had to have one. Back in 2015 I went to London and just recorded a gospel choir whose members included Vula Malinga (Basement Jaxx, Sam Smith), Adeleye Omotayo (Amy Whinehouse), Sam White (Florence & the Machine) and Eska Mtungwazi. They are a powerful layer on the record." On the B-side you will find 'Thin Love' which was the first song recorded under the Olsson moniker "Thin Love is about feeling numb really. Its about breaking out of something truly destructive. Thin Love is the first song I wrote for Olsson. I was in a very disturbed state. It was the point where I told my demons to fuck-off."
Musically Olsson borrows heavily from Rave Culture, and as a happy consequence sets the tone for many of the collaborators and release ideas. As such you will find the EP on a classic 12" Dance format replete with remixes from House Music prodigy Isaac Tichauer and Drum and Bass legend DJ Marky. "I´m a big fan of both there work. DJ Marky for his 3pm-with-two-cocktails-in-you kind of groove. And Isaac Tichauer for his 3am dancing alone kind of vibe. Its a perfect combination for a all around the clock ep." Even the artwork had to speak the same language, so Olsson turned to Sheffield legends The Designers Republic and asked them to visualise his voice. In doing so Olsson has created an Iconic aesthetic evoking similar work from 90's heroes Aphex Twin, Pulp and Primal Scream; all pioneers of progressive and often twisted design-led visual communication and branding made in collaboration with The Designers Republic. More