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Let's be honest: life is a series of swipes left and right, love you’s, and ghostings, all while trying to figure out why you're crying over a meme at 2 a.m. But Ray Lozano? She gets it. Her new album, ‘SILK&SORROW’, is that perfectly timed text from a friend who knows when to send the "you good?" without expecting an answer.

Ray explores the contradictions we face daily, creating a sonic embrace for anyone caught between connection and detachment, feeling everything and nothing all at once. The title says it all: "Silk" gives you warmth and comfort, while "Sorrow" hits you with an emotional gut punch you didn't see coming. It's a reminder that softness and pain aren't mutually exclusive—they're two sides of the same coin, constantly present in our daily lives, whether we're ready for them or not.

Each track feels like Ray is looking over your shoulder, seeing your emotional history play out—like she's right there as your laugh turns into a sigh, and nostalgia for a moment you didn't realize was gone hits harder than you'd like. Her ability to transform the most ordinary, chaotic moments of life into something extraordinary is her superpower. ‘SILK&SORROW’ isn't about fixing things. It's about feeling them, really feeling them, in all their messy glory.

In a time where vulnerability is often seen as a mere aesthetic choice on Spotify, Ray goes deeper. ‘SILK&SORROW’ isn't trying to be trendy or polished. It hits you where it hurts and where it heals, and it shows you that the chaos is where the magic happens. Consider this album your anthem for late-night introspection.

Ray Lozano is a German-Filipino singer, songwriter and producer born and raised in Cologne. In 2023, Ray released her debut album Pairing Mode–co-produced by Samon Kawamura (Max Herre, Joy Denalane, Megaloh)–on Melting Pot Music. With over 62 million streams, Pairing Mode has established itself as a landmark for German-Asian (pop)culture and garnered coverage from major media outlets including Spiegel Online, 1Live, WDR Cosmo, and BBC 1 Xtra. In 2024, Ray’s artistry was further recognized with the prestigious Holger Czukay Award and NICA artist residency, while she captivated audiences with shows throughout Germany.

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Direction & Camera: Simon Grohé

Vocals by Ray Lozano.
Produced by Ray Lozano & Salmon Kawamura.
Guitar by Phillip Niessen.
Mixed & mastered by Samon Kawamura.
Artwork by Tom Richardson.

Cat No: MPM 350
Artist: Ray Lozano
Titel: SILK&SORROW

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