Koreless

Lewis Roberts, better known by the stage name Koreless, is a British electronic musician, DJ and producer. He released his debut album, Agor, in 2021.

Koreless
Birth name	Lewis Roberts
Origin	Bangor, Wales
Genres	Electronic
Occupation(s)	Electronic music producer, DJ
Years active	2010–present
Labels	Young XL VASE Pictures

History

Roberts was born in Wales and spends the majority of his time in Glasgow.^[1]

In 2011, Koreless released his debut EP, 4D, on Pictures Music as a limited edition 12-inch single.^[2] In July 2012, he released single "Lost In Tokyo" on Jacques Greene's record label, Vase Records.^[3] He was invited to participate in the 2012 Red Bull Music Academy Summit in New York City.^[4]

Koreless worked with London-based producer and vocalist Sampha in 2012 to form collaborative works under the name of Short Stories. The pair premiered their track "Let It Go" in a short DJ set for Boiler Room TV in December of that year.^[5] This was released with second track, "On The Way", in January 2013 on Young Turks (now known simply as Young).^[6]

Koreless' second EP, Yügen, was released in 2013 on Young Turks.^[7] The original EP announcement was accompanied by the release of supporting single, "Sun".^[8] Another track from this EP, "Never", was featured in director Jason Reitman's 2014 film, Men, Women & Children.^[9][10]

In December 2013, Koreless officially signed to Young Turks.^[11] He later appeared on a track from labelmate SBTRKT's second studio album, Wonder Where We Land.^[12][13]

Live

After signing for Young Turks, Koreless was featured in a label showcase on BBC Radio 1 broadcast live at Maida Vale Studios in London with a live string quartet.^[14][15] During January 2014, Koreless supported Scottish band Mogwai during UK dates at the Royal Festival Hall at the Southbank Centre in London. Koreless performed his set with a string trio composed of double bass, cello and violin.^[16][17] Koreless had his live Australian debut in May 2014 as part of a line up for Sydney record label Future Classic's now yearly studio party at Sydney's Vivid Festival.^[18][19]

He supported Caribou on his 2015 European and North American live tour.^[20][21] On 9 April 2015, Koreless played alongside fellow electronic artists and composers James Holden and Luke Abbott in a show at the Barbican Centre to pay homage to the work and influence of electronic pioneer and minimalist composer Terry Riley.^[22]

Discography

Albums

• Agor (2021)

EPs

• 4D (2011)
• Yügen (2013)

Singles

• "Up Down Up Down" (2011)
• "Lost in Tokyo" (2012)
• "On the Way / Let It Go" (2013 as Short Stories with Sampha)
• "Sun" (2013)
• "TT / Love" (2015)
• "Black Rainbow / Moonlight" (2021)^[23]
• "Seven" (2024)

Production discography and credits

Title	Year	Artist(s)	Album	Role	Co-writer(s)	Co-producer(s)
"Arrow(s)"	2013	Szjerdene	Non-album single	Producer	—	Jacques Greene
"I Dated a Ghost 1nce"		Super Helpful Kwame	SoBer	Co-writer/producer	Kwame Edwards	—
"The Exception to the Rule Has Taken Offense"				Co-writer/producer	Kwame Edwards	—
"Every Day Is a Miracle"	2018	David Byrne	American Utopia	Drums	—	—
"Sad Day"	2019	FKA Twigs	Magdalene	Co-writer/additional producer	FKA Twigs, Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, Nicolas Jaar, Skrillex, Noah Goldstein	FKA Twigs, Benny Blanco, Nicolas Jaar, Skrillex, Cashmere Cat (add.), Noah Goldstein (add.)
"Holy Terrain" (featuring Future)				Co-writer/additional producer	FKA Twigs, Future, Jack Antonoff, Sounwave, Skrillex, Poo Bear, Petar Lyondev	FKA Twigs, Jack Antonoff, Skrillex, Sounwave (add.), Kenny Beats (add.)
"Mary Magdalene"				Additional producer	—	FKA Twigs, Benny Blanco, Nicolas Jaar, Cashmere Cat (add.), Noah Goldstein (add.)
"Mirrored Heart"				Co-writer/producer	FKA Twigs, Ethan P. Flynn, Cy An	FKA Twigs
"No Kink In the Wire"	2021	Cosha	Mt. Pleasant	Producer	—	Cosha, JATA, Johan Hugo
"Lapdance from Asia" (featuring Shygirl)				Producer	—	Cosha, Mura Masa, Brett "123" Shaw, Zack Sekuler
"Ride the Dragon"	2022	FKA Twigs	Caprisongs	Co-writer/producer	FKA Twigs, El Guincho, Sounwave, Jeff Kleinman	El Guincho, FKA Twigs (co.), Sounwave (co.), Jeff Kleinman (co.)
"Meta Angel"				Co-writer/co-producer	FKA Twigs, El Guincho, Teo Halm	El Guincho, Teo Halm, FKA Twigs (co.)
"Pamplemousse"				Additional producer	—	El Guincho, Teo Halm (add.)
"Lightbeamers"				Additional producer	—	El Guincho, Jasper Lee Harris, Marius de Vries (co.)
"Papi Bones" (featuring Shygirl)				Additional producer	—	FKA Twigs, El Guincho, Fakeguido, Jonny Coffer, Sega Bodega (drum)
"Which Way" (featuring Dystopia)				Additional producer	—	Mike Dean
"Jealousy" (featuring Rema)				Additional producer	—	FRED, El Guincho, P2J, FKA Twigs (co.)
"Track Girl Interlude"				Co-writer/producer	FKA Twigs, Warren Ellis	Warren Ellis
"Christi Interlude"				Co-writer/producer	Christi Meshell	—
"Drums of Death"	2024		Eusexua	Main artist/producer	—	—