Shanti Celeste announces new album ‘Romance’ out May 16th

Chilean-born, Bristol-based DJ, producer, and vocalist Shanti Celeste is back with her highly anticipated second album, Romance, set for release on May 16 via the label head’s own Peach Discs, in collaboration with Method 808. Marking her debut LP on the cult London-based label, Romance sees Celeste fully embracing her artistic evolution, delivering a lush and deeply personal exploration of love, longing and self-discovery across its nine tracks. The album’s bubbling lead single, ‘Thinking About You’, is out now – an emotional and dancefloor-facing glimpse into Celeste’s new era with her voice at the fore.

Shanti Celeste has long been revered for her radiant and infectious sound in a vibrant blend of house and techno. Romance takes this signature style to new heights, exploring the depth of romantic and platonic relationships that permeates the record with a pop-infused sheen. With her vocals placed front and center for the first time, Celeste weaves a sonic tapestry that is as introspective as it is euphoric; it’s a love letter to romance, but also an ode to the transformative power of opening your heart.

For all of Romance‘s soft focus, it still functions for the dance floor – lead single ‘Thinking About You’ is poignant and heartfelt, driven by a shimmering groove and Celeste’s ethereal falsetto. Inspired by memories of a late friend, the song is a tribute to the enduring nature of love and loss. “He was my first boyfriend but also a really good friend,” Celeste shares. “He was a really important person in my life.” —a beautiful, danceable meditation on the power of remembrance.

The majority of Romance was crafted between Celeste’s home of Bristol and London, featuring collaborations with longtime friend and esteemed producer Batu on ‘Note to Self’, ‘Light as a Feather’ and ‘Softie’. The album also sees Celeste teaming up with Austrian-Ethiopian harpist Miriam Adefris, whose delicate instrumentation adds a celestial edge to tracks like ‘Butterflies’ and ‘Medicine’. It follows her previous smash hit ‘Ice Cream Dream Boy’ last summer, which was named a track of the year by both Mixmag and DJ Mag. Earlier this month, Shanti celebrated the release of the vinyl version with a packed-out in-store set at Phonica Records in Soho. Buy the vinyl copy of the original here, as well as the remix package which features reworks by long-term friends K-Lone, Saoirse, Peach, Huerta and MoMa Ready: https://shanticeleste.bandcamp.com/merch

Shanti will be taking her Club Celeste event series to The Cause for the third year running on May 17, in celebration of the album release. The day & night party will feature sets from Shanti as well as Daisy Moon, Gabrielle Kwarteng, Lishy, Peach and Ryan Elliot b2b Ogazón. Tickets are available here: https://ra.co/events/2062135

With Romance, Celeste steps into her full potential, creating an album that is as deeply personal as it is universally resonant. The album arrives this summer via Method 808. Stream ‘Thinking About You’ now.

Tracklist:

1. Butterflies
2. Light as a feather
3. Note To Self
4. Unwind
5. Watching
6. Romance
7.Thinking About You
8. Softie
9. Medicine

About Shanti Celeste:

Shanti Celeste has become an essential mainstay of the UK electronic music scene. She began her music career in her hometown of Bristol, where she worked at Idle Hands Record shop which, along with BRSTL, became the home labels for her first 2 releases. With her vibrant and eclectic sets, Celeste brings her very own energy to the dance floor, seamlessly blending styles of house, tech house and techno to create unique and captivating experiences.

Celeste’s own productions have received widespread critical acclaim, with many noting her ability to create rich, atmospheric soundscapes that draw the listener in. Her most recent release ‘Ice Cream Dream Boy’ became a standout hit on the festival circuit last summer and was named a track of the year by both Mixmag and DJ Mag. Before that, she released a joint EP with fellow Bristolian Hodge as well as the widely acclaimed double single ‘Cutie / Shimmer’ on long term friends label Hessle Audio. It was praised by fans and critics alike, with the lead single ‘Cutie’ being listed in CRACK’s top tracks of 2022. Her 2019 debut album Tangerine was released on her own label Peach Discs that she runs with Gramrcy; the imprint has released music from a diverse range of artists including Peach, Parris, Buen Clima and Ciel.

Shanti has made her mark in various creative fields which is reflected on the platforms she shares her craft through. From her regular NTS radio shows to promoting her own vibrant club shows Peach Party where she and Gramrcy invites her friends to join her on the decks including the likes of Moxie, Call Super, and Amaliah. Her event series Club Celeste has had two sold out shows at The Cause with guests including the likes of Roi Perez, Pangaea, Marie Montexier and Club Fitness. The third installation will be happening this May in celebration of her new album Romance.

Her lockdown born illustration project Queen Tangerine has seen Shanti’s artworks brought to life with the exclusive Queen Tangerine x Magic Castles capsule clothing collection. Through her various creative endeavours, Shanti Celeste has proven to be a multitalented artist with a boundless passion for creativity and self-expression.

Shanti Celeste Tour Dates:

Club Celeste, London – 17th May
Club Celeste, New York – 25th May
Paradise City, Belgium – 27th June
Glastonbury Festival, UK – 28th June
Love International, Croatia – 12th July
WHOLE Festival, Germany – 18th July
Electric Castle Festival, Romania – 20th July
Polifonic Festival, Italy – 26th July
Paradise Garten Festival, Austria – 1st August
Dekmantel Festival, Holland – 2nd August
All Together Now Festival, Ireland – 3rd August
Maiden Voyage, London – 9th August
Houghton Festival, UK – 10th August
Dekmantel Selectors, Croatia – 22nd August