A beautiful mosaic of pop, blues, americana, and folk rock, Loving The Sun has illuminated the music industry since 2002. Crafted into existence by Joe Weninghoff and Andrea Heukamp of The House Of Love, the band paints a sonorous picture rich in history and awash with talent.
Their latest masterpiece? The Waves Of Sorrow (EP), launched on August 18th. Listen here on Spotify. The EP seduces the ears with two distinctive tracks: “The Waves of Sorrow” and “Holding On”. There’s a palpable familiarity in both songs that devoted fans have come to associate with the band: soothing vocals, heartening guitars, laid-back drum rhythms, and the trademark Loving The Sun style.
Taking a journey down memory lane, Joe Weninghoff, originally Joseph Wenninghoff, was born on March 15, 1957, in Bevergern, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With five albums to his name with bands like Marilyn and Zeitloop, Joe’s journey culminated in the formation of Loving the Sun in 2004, alongside singer and lyricist Christina Pollmann. The band’s name took inspiration from a lyrical snippet from South Beach Quay, a song on Joe’s debut album “Dreaming of More”. The original line-up, also graced by Andrea Heukamp, then collaborated to churn out albums such as “Colorful” and “The Other Side of the World”.
The band’s dedication is evident through their relentless innovation. 2018 witnessed the release of their single “There Is No Other Girl”, a poignant testament to love. By 2019, with the addition of UTE KUCHENBECKER (Eddie Defacq) as a singer and lyricist, the band released their seventh album “The Inside Light”. Their international resonance is hard to ignore. “The Inside Light” made waves, charting at #6 on the European Indie Music Charts and #17 on the US DRT GLOBAL TOP 50 ROCK AIRPLAY CHARTS.
Fast forward to 2020, the EP “Blessings” released on Fuego Music reached #8 on the Spanish iTunes Charts. The subsequent releases, “I Love You Really” EP in December 2021 and “Little Bird” between 2021-2022, saw the band continue their ascent. Yet, 2023 was tinged with melancholy. “The Circle Of Life” became one of the final releases to feature Andrea Heukamp and singer Ute Kuchenbecker, both of whom passed away in 2022.
Despite this immense loss, the band’s commitment to originality remains untainted. The Waves Of Sorrow (EP) is an authentic expression, with every note self-written, encapsulating the poignant atmosphere that defines Loving The Sun.
Inspired by legends such as John Hiatt, Fleetwood Mac, and Eilen Jewel, it’s clear where their soulful and evocative tones come from. For the enthusiasts and aficionados waiting eagerly in the wings, keep your eyes on the horizon. As they aptly put in their recent release, they’re ‘Holding On’, and there’s surely more magic on the way.
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A toast to Loving The Sun, their resounding legacy, and the mesmerizing ripples they’ve created with The Waves Of Sorrow (EP).
