Rising contemporary folk artist Wave Of The Flood reaches the halfway point of her ambitious year-long release campaign with new single “I Could Die.” The track is the sixth in a run of twelve monthly singles, a project designed to celebrate the legacy of the 45rpm single while marking a personal milestone year. Each release stands alone, placing storytelling and immediacy at the center of the project.
The creative force behind Wave Of The Flood, singer-songwriter Lindsay Strachan, launched the series earlier this year to reconnect with the freedom of releasing individual songs. “Releasing a single each month has meant I can be playful with the different topics in my songs without worrying about an overarching album theme,” Strachan says. “My November single is really different from my last, and I’m excited to see the momentum building behind these releases.”
“I Could Die” explores formative relationships and the fragile spaces between hurt, accountability, and repair. “The song reflects on what happens in the space between the sharp awareness of the hurt we inflict on those we love the most and the deep yearning to make things right,” Strachan explains. While emotionally direct, the song is framed with care and intention, offering reflection rather than resolution.
Produced by Kris Drever of Lau, who also contributes guitar, the track features John McDonald on double bass and Dylan Cairns on fiddle. Recorded by Garry Boyle at The Slate Room Studio, “I Could Die” balances warmth and restraint, pairing intimate performances with a clear, uncluttered production.