Erik And Madeleine, A New Take On Indie Pop/Soul, Release Their First EP Entitled, "E&M"

E&M Moves Up 50 Spots On iTunes Chart First Day of Release

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Sep 24, 2014, 11:20 ET

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Erik Ireland Olsen and Madeleine Meyer's long anticipated debut EP is released today. "E&M" is a four track EP highlighting the group's soulful vocal style, a new take on the ever growing Indie Pop / Soul genre.

"E&M," an artistic collaboration between the two young singers/songwriters, is available in digital audio through iTunes, Spotify, Amazon MP3, Google Play and Rdio, as well as on CD.

Erik and Madeleine (PRNewsFoto/Sterling Winters Company)

"E&M" is exquisitely polished, poignant, and displays a maturity in songwriting ability far beyond the ages of these artists. "We are excited to start our careers with this EP," said the duo. "We are telling a love story – and because we have written songs in so many different periods of our lives: from infatuation to heartbreak, sadness, joy, and sincere love."

E&M has already moved up 50 spots on the iTunes chart and has garnered celebrity fans. Chart topping superstar Robin Thicke says "Wishing you the best and see you on stage."

Retro music Icons Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. say "Our hearts are with Erik and Madeleine as they celebrate the release of their first album. This is just the beginning of an exciting experience."

E&M's official release party on Saturday is standing room only.

"E&M" was recorded at Goldmine Recording Studios in Ventura, CA and features Olsen (lead vocal, guitar, piano), Meyer (lead vocal, background vocal), John Sinclair (bass, mixing, mastering) and Evan Jiroudek (drums). The EP was produced by Olsen and Nic Mendoza.

The full track listing for EP is as follows:

"In Love & War" written by Erik Ireland Olsen and Madeleine Meyer
"Hold you Close" written by Erik Ireland Olsen and Madeleine Meyer
"You Got Me Good," written by Erik Ireland Olsen and Madeleine Meyer
"Sunshine" arranged by Erik Ireland Olsen and Madeleine Meyer and written by Bill Withers, Jimmy Davis, and Charles Mitchell.