Lila Tristram: A New Chapter Unfolds in Elegiac Indie-Rock Mastery

After two years of creative seclusion in a remote countryside studio, singer-songwriter Lila Tristram emerges with a bold new direction. Known for her atmospheric and bucolic folk releases, she has teamed up with producer Gus White to craft an elegiac indie-rock record that has already been hailed as "a masterpiece" by Annie Needham. Lila’s previous work garnered international support from labels across the UK, US, Europe, and Japan, with her songs resonating far and wide, accumulating over 130,000 Spotify streams and being featured on BBC Radio 6 and BBC Introducing.

With performances at prestigious venues like Green Man Festival and collaborations with artists and filmmakers, Lila's journey continues to captivate listeners. Now, as she opens a fresh chapter in her musical evolution, she invites us to explore a deeper and more intricate side of her artistry.

Bess Atwell : Co-op 

Okay so the moment I really got inside this song was so exciting and fun for me. I used to live in this cramped house share in South London and my housemate and I would always talk about the huge tunes on the Co-op radio. I love Bess Atwell’s literal lyricism and references to London life. I would listen to this song while travelling on the tube and feel so connected to her stories, her soundworld and her musical style.

Aldous Harding : Fixture Picture 

I hate to be this person, but I’ve been following Aldous’ journey since her first self titled album came out. I remember when she released this as a single (right around the same time that I first started mapping out Closer). It seemed like such a brave and bold departure, with surrealist influences and her slacker vocals. Aldous has been such a powerful influence on my work. 

Lucinda Chua : Whatever It Takes 

This EP was huge for me when I was writing and creating Closer and the rest of the album. The depth, sensitivity and fearlessness of space in her work is endlessly inspiring to me. There’s really just something so hypnotic about Lucinda Chua’s work. Truly incredible. 

Julia Jacklin - to Perth, before the border closes

This song is so beautiful. The production of this track is just immaculate and it’s been a major influence of mine over the last couple of years in the studio. The balance of delicacy and power in Julia Jacklin’s voice is so inspiring to me and I noticed that the repeated themes of love, change and aeroplane flight are something we both seem to gravitate towards writing about. 

Ada Lea : damn 

This song has been on repeat in my life for ages now. I love her almost spoken vocals which is something I kind of do in Closer as well. Also I just resonate so much with the themes of looking around at life and thinking “what the hell am I doing here”. Closer has the same kind of sensitive anger to it I think. Love her work so much.