Frankie Rose is ready to deliver a deeply introspective journey with her sixth solo album, Hila. This highly anticipated record marks Frankie’s first solo effort in three years and is scheduled for release on September 18th via Born Losers / Night School.
The creative spark behind Hila was ignited during Frankie’s recent 2024 tour with The Jesus and Mary Chain, an experience that clearly shaped the sound of this new work. It’s a sound born from shared energy and profound reflection, building on the raw emotional landscape explored on stage.
The album is rich with collaborative textures, featuring compelling contributions from drummer Justin Welch (known for his work with Elastica/JAMC) and saxophonist Jeff Tobias, among others, adding layers of depth to Frankie’s signature harmonies.
Frankie Rose delves into the core themes of the album by describing it as “a record about loss.” She explores the elusive nature of what remains after sorrow, asking, “What persists beyond the range of ordinary perception? The place mourning keeps returning to — not quite transcendence, not quite doubt. It’s the edge of what we can see.”
The opening track immediately invites listeners into this dreamy world with “Can’t Be Wrong,” a song that floats effortlessly on a pillow of synthesizers and Frankie’s unmistakable, haunting harmonies.
The full ten-track journey of Hila includes titles such as Olo, Return To Dust, Shadow Twin, and the title track, Hila, leading up to beautiful pieces like Rainman and Velvet Refrain.
Get ready for a listening experience that captures the subtle, powerful edges of human emotion. The music promises not just a collection of songs, but an invitation to explore the profound spaces that linger long after the noise has faded.
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