This past Friday, October 24, Olovson—delivered ‘UNTANGLE‘ through his 1136 Diamond label, acting as the lead single and namesake for his next album. It comes hot on the heels of ‘THINGS I COULD’VE LEFT BEHIND‘, which caught airplay from tastemakers NPR Music, KCRW, and KEXP 90.3 FM. Since dropping Storytelling in 2022, which hit 3 million streams and drew acclaim from Rolling Stone India, Wonderland Magazine, CLASH, PopMatters, BBC Radio 6, and NTS, Olovson has solidified his rep for emotive keys and sharp arrangements. Add Grammy nods from collaborations with Frank Ocean, Dua Lipa, and Mark Ronson, plus placements like ‘Books Are Flying‘ in SHOWTIME‘s The Man Who Fell to Earth, and a festival-nominated clip for ‘Gyroscope‘ at Encounters, London Short Film Festival, and LIFA, and you’ve got an artist stacking quiet wins.
The track settles into a deliberate groove, anchored by resonant sub-bass and faint, gentle percussion that mimic a steady walk through uncertainty. Olovson‘s voice emerges in a light falsetto, intimate and unforced, weaving through rich layers that toggle between weighty lows and subtle releases.
Olovson had this to say: “This song is about untangling the emotions and patterns you carry — and realizing you’re allowed to let go — and coming out on the other side feeling more at peace.” Here, he broadens his toolkit with upfront singing, echoing the vulnerable precision of James Blake, Sampha, or Blood Orange, all while holding onto the meticulous craft that’s made his output so engaging. The payoff lands as something immediate yet layered, perfect for repeated listens.
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