Allysha Joy Releases New Single “dropping keys”
Allysha Joy, the deeply expressive singer, songwriter, producer, poet, and musician from Naarm (Melbourne), has released her new single “dropping keys.” This latest track offers a mesmerizing, soulful glimpse into her forthcoming album “The Making Of Silk,” set to release on September 13th via First Word.
“dropping keys” is a breathtaking display of raw intimacy. The song weaves together lush strings, layered Rhodes, and a powerful rhythm section of drums and bass, all enhanced by the delicate sound of her bell earrings swaying by her side.
Inspired by the Hafiz poem of the same name, “dropping keys” explores the idea that once we find the keys to unlock ourselves from the cages that society has placed us in (or sometimes even the cages we’ve created for ourselves), we then pass that key on to the next person. Allysha explains, “It’s about the inherent love and wisdom of sharing whatever tools or knowledge we have gained on our journey with others, so everyone can hold the key to access their own freedom.”
Known for both her critically acclaimed solo work and as the lead vocalist for the 30/70 Collective, this year marks a significant turning point in her stellar career. After years of collaborating with a range of artists from across the musical spectrum, her new LP “The Making Of Silk” stands as a major point of inner revelations and focus from one of the most vital artists to emerge in recent times. For this, her third album, she’s returning to the essence of raw soul music, bringing her husky vocals, formidable Fender Rhodes prowess, and raw poeticism to the forefront.
Allysha has performed at We Out Here Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, New York Winter Jazz Festival, The Jazz Cafe (London), Jasmine (Warsaw), and has supported Snarky Puppy, The Teskey Brothers, PJ Morton, Kokoroko, and Children of Zeus, to name a few.
Joy has previously released two full-length solo albums, “Acadie: Raw” in 2018 and “Torn: Tonic” in 2022, as well as an EP, “Light It Again” in 2020, along with numerous collaborations and features over the past few years.
Her new album “The Making of Silk” is due for release in late summer 2024, with a series of live dates scheduled throughout the year in North America, Australia, the UK, and across Europe (with more to be announced):
September 18 – Manchester, UK @ Low Four
September 19 – Bristol, UK @ Rough Trade
September 20 – London, UK @ Jazz Cafe
September 21 – Brighton, UK @ Alphabet
September 26 – Paris, FR @ New Morning
September 27 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
September 29 – Mannheim, DE @ Alte Feuerwache
October 1 – Berlin, DE @ Quasimodo
October 4 – Frankfurt, DE @ Jazz zum Dritten
October 15 – Chicago, USA @ Sleeping Village
October 17 – Toronto, Canada @ Rivoli
October 19 – Brooklyn, USA @ BRIC JazzFest
October 21 – Los Angeles, USA @ Moroccan Lounge
October 24 – Berkeley, USA @ Ivy Room
