BRIT-nominated South London singer/songwriter Lola Young announces her new project, My Mind Wanders And Sometimes Leaves Completely, arriving on 26th May 2023 via Day One / Island Records. In celebration of her announcement, she delivers her brand new single, ‘Annabel’s House’.
With Lola’s warm, husky vocals at the forefront, ‘Annabel’s House’ is a burgeoning piano ballad centred on her emotions when dealing with mixed signals and unrequited love. A heartfelt expression, Lola’s new single showcases her vulnerability and relatability as an young artist. Additionally, BBC Radio 1 have awarded ‘Annabel’s House’ as their ‘Hottest Record’ this week.
Set for release on 26th May, My Mind Wanders And Sometimes Leaves Completely marks a new era for the 22-year-old singer/songwriter. Armed with a distinct London edge to her music, Lola has fully stepped out of her comfort zone, testing her writing ability to confront new topics, while mining new depths of her creativity. Her upcoming project deals with themes such as love bombing, gaslighting, body image and depression, among others; it’s a relatable listen for any young person growing up today.
Together with her superb vocal that switches between soft and strong at a moment’s notice, the young South Londoner uses a folk storytelling and diaristic style to offer the listener a front seat to immersive snapshots of her life. When speaking about her upcoming project, Lola says, “It’s my journey towards being a woman and figuring out who I am,”.
Lola worked with producers and songwriters such as Frank Ocean favourite Malay, Cass Lowe (Tinashe, Ray BLK) and Jim-E Stack (Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek) to bring My Mind Wanders… to life. Her project will also include previous offering, ‘Stream of Consciousness’.
With a coveted BRIT ‘Rising Star’ nomination and a BBC Sound Poll shortlist inclusion already under her belt, Lola Young’s undeniable creative output and talent hasn’t gone unnoticed. An alumni of The BRIT School, Lola appeared on festival stages across the UK and Europe last summer, performing at Glastonbury, Bestival, The Great Escape and All Points East, to name a few. Lola will be teasing out brand new live dates in support of My Mind Wanders… in the coming months.
Coming from a lineage of powerful female British vocalists, Lola Young is undeniably on the path to greatness. Shrugging off the “rising star” label to cement herself as one of the country’s rawest talents at just 22, her upcoming project My Mind Wanders And Sometimes Leaves Completely is a defining statement: a work of pain, heartbreak, and inner strength.
Lola Young - My Mind Wanders And Sometimes Leaves Completely Tracklist
1. ‘Stream Of Consciousness’
2. ‘Revolve Around You’
3. ‘Annabel’s House’
4. ‘Semantic Satiation’
5. ‘Pretty in Pink’
6. ‘Money’
7. ‘What Is It About Me’
8. ‘Black Cab’
9. ‘Don’t Hate Me’
10. ‘Chill Out’
