'Form/Dissolve' has been released with 'Pluto' as lead single; New Voice Over spots for Bupa Dental

My new EP Form/Dissolve has been released! It’s been a while since I’ve released music so it felt great getting this out into the world. Zak Roams, Derek J. Turner, Jono Fernandez and May Ladkani were contributors to the release - out on all streaming and purchasing platforms. I did make the decision to postpone the music video with extra things planned . It’s expected to drop later in Autumn, alongside some cool new additions. Check out the lyric video for title track Pluto:

Another release this week comes from a cool series of voice over spots I did for Bupa Dental Australia. Thanks to Igor + team from Eden Creative, Bupa and Simone from EM Voices. Check out the spots below

'My Inner Child' MV Released; Shoutout from Buzzfeed Oz

The MV for My Inner Child has been released online, check it out below. Big thanks to Michelle Rouady for allowing me to help co-write the track!

My Inner Child was written by Michelle Rouady and Lawrence Ola, performed by Caitlin Lopez and Lawrence Ola (as Bohifale) and produced by Jono Fernandez. The M/V was produced and edited by Jay Seely from Blacklist Productions with HMUA by Jess (@jessfxc) and appearing on screen alongside Michelle and Caitlin, actress Madison Ruby.

In other news, a Buzzfeed Oz article had given me a shoutout on a list titled: 11 Pacific Islander Actors Who Are Serving On Screen And Deserve Way More Recognition. To quote writer Morwenna Petaia:

I first saw Ola on a television commercial for underwear and soon he was convincing me that a specific mattress that could withstand being rolled over by a truck was a need, not a want. Before long, Ola popped up in Nine Network's After the Verdict and more recently in Upright on Binge. You heard it here first — my prediction is Ola slaying his way to a main role in a comedy series this year because he deserves it. 

Rather kind words - cheers to Buzzfeed Oz and Morwenna for including me on the list! To check out the full list, click here.

Wrap on 2022; New Music Video teaser for upcoming single, 'Pluto'

2022 is done and dusted. I’ve realised it’s been a while since I’ve last updated (I’ve refrained from using ‘I haven’t posted since last year') but I thought I’d post to say I hope folks had a wonderful New Years and can look back on 2022 fondly, or at least with the determination for 2023 to a better year moving forward.

That said, one goal in 2023 for me is to release more music. I’ve just released a new music video teaser for an upcoming track, Pluto. It was produced by Melbourne based Zak Roams, with vocal production done by Derek J. Turner - who I released Looking 4 the Thing with last year - at Quarterpipe Studios. Pluto is mid-tempo electronic pop track with 80s synths and electric guitar throughout. It is set for release on March 14th.

CREDITS

Produced by Zak Roams

Vox Production by Derek J. Turner at Quarterpipe Studios

Directed by Lawrence Ola

Director of Photography - Aravind Shanavaz (The Light Pirate)

Assistant Director - Kate Jirelle

Cast: Sia Theresa, Anna Aleksandrova, August Rogers, Dian Rahardjo, May Ladkani (VO) and Kate Jirelle.

For more details, check out the imdb page.