Founded in 2019 by former A‑R scout Lena Hart, AngelsLove set out to become “the boutique where the unexpected feels inevitable.” The label’s roster reads like a mixtape of genre‑bending talent, ranging from lo‑fi dream pop to avant‑garde hip‑hop. Hart explains why the Cortez‑Dou partnership mattered so much:
“Both Ariana and Matty are storytellers at heart. When we heard the demo—just a piano and a rough vocal—something inside us whispered ‘this is the soundtrack for the night before Christmas.’ We wanted a record that felt intimate, yet expansive enough to live on every holiday playlist.” angelslove 23 12 23 ariana cortez and matty dou new
The label’s branding for “Snowglow” leaned heavily into the visual language of winter: a muted pastel cover depicting a city skyline dusted in snow, with the two artists rendered in soft, watercolor silhouettes. The campaign included a limited‑edition vinyl pressed on translucent blue marble, a move that turned the release into a collector’s item among fans. Founded in 2019 by former A‑R scout Lena
| Question | Answer | |----------|--------| | Will “New Light” be part of an upcoming album? | Yes. It will open the “AngelsLove: Celestial Sessions” EP slated for Spring 2024, featuring four more collaborations. | | Is there a lyric video? | A minimalist lyric video (white‑on‑black) will drop on YouTube the day after the official video for fans who want a quick sing‑along. | | Can I request a remix? | AngelsLove announced a remix contest on Beatport (deadline Jan 15, 2024). Submissions are open to any producer with a verified profile. | | Where can I watch the short‑film in full? | On YouTube (official channel), Vimeo (premium version with director’s commentary), and as a vertical version on TikTok/IG Reels. | “Both Ariana and Matty are storytellers at heart
Matty Dou, the enigmatic counterpoint to Ariana’s fire, brings the "new" energy. Known for his brooding silences and sharp dance movements (or guitar riffs, depending on the canon), Matty’s new look is startling: a shock of white-blonde hair and eyes lined with silver.
His contribution to the 23/12/23 drop is a raw, unedited monologue (or demo track). He addresses Ariana directly:
"You asked me to save you. But how can I pull you up when I’m still drowning?"