Istrian artist Elis Lovrić re-releases debut album 'Merika' on vinyl

Istrian singer-songwriter Elis Lovrić has released a vinyl edition of her acclaimed debut album "Merika," ten years after its initial release. Titled "Moja Merika," the new edition features a redesign and several new additions, celebrating the album's decade-long journey.

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When my friend told me a year and a half ago that she wanted to order 10 vinyls of Merika, I said: Okay, let's go! It's time for Merika on vinyl!

Lovrić explained that the idea for the vinyl release came from a friend's request for 10 copies. "Merika" was her breakthrough album, capturing her connection to the sea, her journey, and her feelings of being misunderstood. She describes the process of reimagining the album as "taking my sea, breading it, grilling it, and then serving it raw, aged in my dreams."

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I took my sea, breaded it, grilled it, and then served it raw, aged in my dreams.

The "Moja Merika" vinyl includes three versions of the title track – Labinian, Italian, and American – each with distinct lyrics, presenting a unique challenge for Lovrić. An orchestral version of the song "Se ca još željin" is also featured. The release incorporates a hidden QR code leading to continuously updated bonus materials, blending the old with the new.

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I wanted to leave the imprint of a new decade. First, I wanted to record children from my former primary school... so the album ends with that performance.

Beyond the album, Lovrić has had an eventful year performing across Europe and Canada. She is scheduled to perform in New York as part of the "BELEM" project, showcasing her continued international presence and artistic evolution.

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I love the fusion of old and new: vinyl as a solid trace, an object you can smell, turn in your hands.