Chicago songwriter Delaney Bailey has confirmed the upcoming arrival of her new studio album ‘Concave’ scheduled for release on January 21 through AWAL. To celebrate the announcement, she has shared the single “Far Away,” a track that utilizes propulsive drum patterns and melodic guitar riffs to explore the transition from youthful invincibility to the uncertainty of adulthood. Bailey describes the songwriting as a reflection on the consistent nature of change during her twenties and the positive aspects of continuous self-discovery. This recording stands as a sophisticated and emotionally resonant preview of her expansive new body of work.
The lead-up to this project included the summer release of “Lion,” a pulsating track accompanied by a cinematic music video featuring Bailey with a sword to symbolize newfound independence. She followed this with the electronically tinged ballad “Wake Up,” which incorporates atmospheric production and subtle auto-tune to depict the struggle of breaking out of a personal rut. These recent singles demonstrate her evolving prowess as both a storyteller and a sonic architect within the indie landscape. The instrumentation on the new material moves from slinky, rhythmic grooves to tension-filled synths that highlight her vocal clarity. This album is a beautifully crafted and deeply relatable collection of modern pop.