Lewis Roberts, better known by the stage name Koreless, is a British

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ian and recording artist. He released his debut album, ''Agor'', in 2021.

History

Roberts was born in Wales and spends the majority of his time in Glasgow. In 2011, Koreless released his debut EP, ''4D'', on Pictures Music as a limited edition 12-inch single. In July 2012, he released single "Lost In Tokyo" on

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's record label, Vase Records. He was invited to participate in the 2012

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Summit in New York City. Koreless worked with London-based producer and vocalist

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in 2012 to form collaborative works under the name of Short Stories. The pair premiered their track "Let It Go" in a short DJ set for Boiler Room TV in December of that year. This was released with second track, "On The Way", in January 2013 on Young Turks (now known simply as

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). Koreless' second EP, ''Yügen'', was released in 2013 on Young Turks. The original EP announcement was accompanied by the release of supporting single, "Sun". Another track from this EP, "Never", was featured in director

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's 2014 film, '' Men, Women & Children''. In December 2013, Koreless officially signed to Young Turks. He later appeared on a track from labelmate SBTRKT's second studio album, ''

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''.

Live

After signing for Young Turks, Koreless was featured in a label showcase on

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broadcast live at

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in London with a live

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. During January 2014, Koreless supported Scottish band

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during UK dates at the

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at the

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in London. Koreless performed his set with a

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composed of double bass, cello and violin. Koreless had his live Australian debut in May 2014 as part of a line up for Sydney record label

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's now yearly studio party at Sydney's Vivid Festival. He supported

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on his 2015 European and North American live tour. On 9 April 2015, Koreless played alongside fellow electronic artists and composers James Holden and

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in a show at the

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to pay homage to the work and influence of electronic pioneer and minimalist composer

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Discography

Albums

* '' Agor'' (2021)

EPs

* ''4D'' (2011) * ''Yügen'' (2013)

Singles

* "Up Down Up Down" (2011) * "Lost in Tokyo" (2012) * "On the Way / Let It Go" (2013 as Short Stories with Sampha) * "Sun" (2013) * "TT / Love" (2015) * "Black Rainbow / Moonlight" (2021)

Production discography and credits

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1991 births Living people Musicians from Glasgow Welsh electronic musicians People from Bangor, Gwynedd