Emperor EP

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"Emperor EP"
Single by Indigo Peak and Alesha
from the album 'Never Really Gone'
Released 21st May 2021
Format Digital, CD, Vinyl
Genre Alternative pop, Electronic
Label IPR/Fusion
Writer(s) Y. Cassenove/Alesha
Producer A. Cassenove/Alesha
Indigo Peak singles chronology
"Bad Son (Hyperion Mix)"
(2021)
"Emperor EP"
(2021)
"Alive EP"
(2021)
Alesha singles chronology
"Sanctuary"
(2021)
"Emperor EP"
(2021)
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Emperor EP is an EP released by Indigo Peak and Alesha, supporting Indigo Peak's sixth studio album 'Never Really Gone'. Indigo Peak and Alesha previously collaborated on the number one single 'Filthy Preacher"/"Shoot To Kill" in 2009.

Background[edit | edit source]

The title track 'Emperor' was written and produced for inclusion on Indigo Peak's sixth studio album 'Never Really Gone'. Five additional tracks were written and co-produced with Alesha for inclusion on the EP. The release was described as "an expansion of the NRG universe" by Yannik Cassenove via his official Twitter account following its announcement.

August 22nd saw the trio release the 1986 mix of Emperor to streaming platforms alongside their cover of Peter Gabriel/Kate Bush classic 'Don't Give Up' which also provided the sample for the aforementioned mix.

Music Video[edit | edit source]

An accompanying video directed by frequent Indigo Peak collaborator Øystein Aspelund was released via YouTube on May 17th, 2021. The video was filmed in and around Pinewood Studios and makes heavy use of CGI to give the impression that the Indigo Peak and Alesha are in a desert. The video features surreal landscapes, culminating in a black and white outro featuring the trio tarting about with water.

Reception[edit | edit source]

The video was met with critical acclaim, obviously.

Tracklistings[edit | edit source]

All tracks produced by Andre Cassenove and Alesha except track five, produced by Andre Cassenove.

No. TitleLyrics Length
1. "Chimera"  Alesha 4:00
2. "Underbelly"  Alesha 4:06
3. "Vengeance"  Y. Cassenove 3:30
4. "Martyrs"  Y. Cassenove 4:27
5. "Emperor"  Y. Cassenove 9:56
6. "Ruins"  Y. Cassenove/Alesha 3:00
Total length:
25:19

Critical Reception[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Chart Performance[edit | edit source]

Chart (2021) Peak
position
Top 40 Singles Chart 1
Airplay Chart 1