Empire Presents: Louyah – The Dive Bar Tour w/ Ryman Leon in the Control Room

Empire Presents: Louyah at Empire Control Room in Austin, TX on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
DOORS / SHOW: 7:00 / 8:00 PM
Tickets: $20 – $25
About the Artist: At 24 years young Loud Era Recording artist, Louyah creates aesthetics for the broken-hearted with his newest EP titled “VIRGO”. Following the release of his album “Smile For Me”, Louyah expresses themes of heartbreak, vulnerability, unrequited love, and detrimental emotions throughout “VIRGO”. The EP incorporates trap mixed with pop-punk based production, harmonious vocal croons, and ambient grunge acoustics. The five-track EP features Loud Era Records artists Gervs (Settle Down & Emotions) and Shaker ( AM Sessions (Acoustic) & Leave), With production and engineering from the labels in-house producers of Dakun, Joe Gervasini, and Louyah himself.
“VIRGO” introduces listeners with “Cut Off” produced by Louyah and Dakun, expressing that not every ending is a happy ending in relationships with its themes of regret and closure throughout the song. As for the third track titled, “Drift” produced by Joe Gervasini and Louyah displays new age elements and mellow acoustics throughout the song, as it details overthinking and the complexities of relationships. Followed by “When Will You Be Home” featuring Shaker, is a Saudade anthem that incorporates synth drums and down-tempo production, as it discusses themes of loneliness. With more to expect from Louyah and Loud Era Records , “VIRGO” as an EP gives relatable themes to listeners who have experienced the hardest parts of falling in love.