Australian singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly shares the third single, titled ‘Year Of Trouble‘, from her forthcoming album Love and Fortune, which is due for release on Friday 7th November via Dot Dash Recordings / Remote Control. A deeply personal and anchored body of work that traces the journey back to herself after a period of profound change. Recorded in Naarm/Melbourne, the album carries the grounding energy of place, offering a sonic landscape that feels both intimate and expansive.
Speaking on how this track came together, Stella shares; “This one is all heart no ego, all pain no gain. I originally tried to make this a dance-floor heartbreak but I was being too ambitious and overthinking it. Julia [Wallace] helped me figure out that I just needed to play it by myself.”
‘Year Of Trouble’ follows previous single ‘Feel It Change‘, which was premiered on Huw Stephens‘ BBC 6 Music show, following double A-side ‘Baths’/’Standing Ovation‘, which drew praise and support from the likes of NME, DIY, Clash, Dork, The Line of Best Fit, Stereogum, BBC 6 Music, Radio X, Apple 1 and more.
Praise for Stella Donnelly:
“Just hearing her voice again! I love it, big fan of Stella Donnelly. We are welcoming this new Stella Donnelly with open arms” – Abby & Tyrone, triple j (on ‘Standing Ovation‘)
“a bold reentry into the music world” – God Is In The TV (on ‘Baths‘ & ‘Standing Ovation‘)
“And if the stunning ‘Baths’ is anything to go by, this next era is set to be characterised – as is her signature – by immediately arresting vocals and gut-punch emotion.” – DIY Magazine (on ‘Baths‘)
“This is brand new which came out earlier today, it’s new from Stella Donnelly a brilliant Australian singer-songwriter. Two new songs, one of which is called ’Standing Ovation’… from the new forthcoming record, double A-side single that one, the other song is called ‘Baths’ and that’s lovely as well.” – Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 6
“Speaking of returning heroes, I’m pretty excited to you play this. I’m going to play you this one first which is my pick of the two, it’s ‘Standing Ovation’ … I really like the way that song shifts gear and changes shape about halfway through.” – Matt Wilkinson, Apple Music 1
Stella Donnelly
Love and Fortune
out 7 November via Dot Dash Recording
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Tracklisting
1. Standing Ovation
2. Being Nice
3. Feel It Change
4. Baths
5. Year of Trouble
6. Please Everyone
7. W.A.L.K
8. Friend
9. Ghosts
10. Love and Fortune
11. Laying Low
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