Kurtis Wells - A Song About The Sun [Video]

Showing no sign of amateurism, Trinidad-born Berlin-based newcomer, Kurtis Wells, has released his debut single that offers his expertise as a songwriter, arranger and vocalist. ‘A Song About The Sun’ is rife with clean lines and kaleidoscopic dynamics that are reminiscent of the pioneers of modern psych-rock, Tame Impala.

Taking influence from the natural world outside at a time when the world was locked in their homes, Wells illustrates his fresh perspective through the lens of reflection and admiration. The track boasts hypnotising synth rock amongst lingering influences from soul and R&B, a clear statement of intent seen rarely from such a new artist.

Born in Trinidad, and following stints in Atlanta, New York and LA, he's spent the last year plus adjusting to his new home in Berlin, stewing in isolation. As a result, the beauty in the world around him has become even more clear when he sees it, with the new single being an ode to the appreciation of little moments - for life, light, and joy.

The release comes with visuals shot by directing team I AM HERE from rising filmmaking stable Iconoclast. The video also asserts the artist's musical maturity and creative depth.

Watch the video below:

CREDITS

Artist - Kurtis Wells 

Production - Iconoclast Germany / A video by IAMHERE

Director - Director: Maik Schuster c/o I AM HERE

Creative Direction - c/o Magick - Matthias Klein

DOP - Konstantin Mazov

Executive Producer - Carla Marboeuf / Nils Schwemer

Producer - Ricarda Haehn

PA - Flora Marriott

1st AC - Anton Beliaev

2nd AC - Laura Russ

Steadicam Operator - Florian Schwarz

Gaffer - Barton Kirchmann

Sparl - Jonas Kolahdoozan / Moritz Matthias / Maximilian Pieper

Casting - Yaasaa / Tsellot Melesse

Cast - Archipe Antoine Maseya Ngangu / Eddy Ethnarrd Kahdi / Justice Leiner / Kadiobo Mansamba / Loy Popp / Mbaya Mansamba / Nial Akok / Thomas Dreves Castillo 

Art Department - Nora Veismann / Anne Lewald

Art Department Assistant - Susan Peter 

Stylist - Olive Duran

Styling Assistant - Smilla Marrcussen

SFX HMU - Jasmin Arnold 

Editor - Max Paschke (IAMHERE)

Colorist/Production - Julia Rossetti

VFX - James Barry 

Title Design - John Michael

Photography - Max Paschke & Maik Schuster

Special Thanks

Hartmut Hunger / Dirk DeJonghe