Gabriella Cilmi releases ‘The Water EP’ on Nov 1st through Kin Records
London headline show at Oslo (Hackey) May 27th on sale now
Listen to ‘The Water EP’ HERE
Gabriella Cilmi releases her glorious, Americana and Blues tinged six-track EP ‘The Water’ on November 1st through Kin Records. Produced by multi-instrumentalist Eliott James and co-written with her brother Joseph, ‘The Water EP’ showcases a more mature and authentic sound from the Australian artist.
The EP features the previously released blues tinged single and EP title track - ‘The Water’, ‘Ruins’ a beautiful piece of gilded country-soul and most recently released ‘Keep On Keeping’ as well as three brand new tracks ‘Safe From Harm’, ‘Forgiveness’ and ‘Get Yourself Together’.
Speaking about the EP release Gabriella says says, "I’m so happy to be able to share this EP. The experience of writing these songs, helped me navigate through a lot of self doubt and lay down the foundations to something wholly authentic and exciting."
The 'Sweet About Me' hit-maker made a welcome return earlier this summer with a distinctly different sound. If it feels incredibly natural then that’s because it is – this is her voice, her vision, and her life. Working with her brother Joseph as co-songwriter and Eliot James as producer, the three stripped her music to the core. ‘The Water EP’ is the bravest, most explicitly honest thing Gabriella Cilmi has ever done.
Recorded in short bursts of creativity, Gabriella wanted to use as much analogue equipment as possible, resulting in an organic, inviting sound. Working quickly, Gabriella managed to get her feelings down on tape. Musically, it’s honeyed, Autumnal tones are crisp, refreshing, recalling everyone from greats such as Van Morrison and Janis Joplin through to contemporaries such as The Staves or First Aid Kit. But lyrically the EP is a process of exoneration, of letting go.
‘Forgiveness’ is a meditation on the bond between family, while ‘Safe From Harm’ is incredibly personal, dealing with guilt, absolution, and mental health. “I went to a Catholic girl’s school and we always started the day with a hymn,” she recalls. “My brother always jokes, that I’ve got this massive cross to bear! I’m a really loyal person but I also have this thing where I do have this guilt and that’s what I deal with in my songs, and in my music.”
Gabriella Cilmi enjoyed phenomenal success at an incredibly young age. Still a teen when breakout single ‘Sweet About Me’ conquered the globe, the Australian artist was thrust into the glare of the spotlight, enjoying chart success after chart success. Over a decade later, Gabriella has blossomed as an independent artist and having taken things back to their roots, she has found her path, and she intends to see where it leads.
Having sold out her intimate headline show at St. Pancras Old Church on November 7th two months in advance, Gabriella Cilmi recently announced a new London headline show, taking place at Oslo (Hackney) on May 27th, 2020. Tickets go on general sale now here
Speaking about the shows Gabriella says “Can’t wait to play St. Pancras Old Church’ and I’m so happy it’s sold out!! The atmosphere is always beautiful and it’s the perfect venue to showcase the new EP given the blend of country, gospel and soul music that inspired the record. Also super excited to announce I’ll be playing ‘The Oslo’ in Hackney next year in May. So anyone that missed out on tickets to the last gig can hopefully join us then. I’ve seen so many great gigs at this place so looking forward to playing the venue myself, it sounds killer in there!”
‘The Water EP’ is out November 1st. Pre-order HERE
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