River Dark by Greta O'Leary
Celebrated local songwriter GRETA O'LEARY is releasing her highly anticipated debut album RIVER DARK, across streaming platforms and on vinyl, on MAY 9th. Tender, steadfast, and unraveling, the new record features Greta’s breakout 2024 singles ‘Baby I’m A Singer’ and ‘Baptised At The Desktop Computer’ - both of which reached #1 on the SRN Top 10, while the latter also reached #1 on RadioScope’s Alt Chart. The "obscure, dreamlike" debut record was created alongside producer Jol Mulholland at LAB Studios, with Greta's hypnotic songwriting and unmistakable vocals accentuated through the skillful musicianship of instrumentalists Cass Basil (Tiny Ruins, The Veils), Alastair Deverick (Boycrush), Callum Passells (Hans Pucket) and Anita Clark (Motte). Listeners are invited deeper into Greta’s immersive and enthralling world this NZ Music Month with her debut record, RIVER DARK - out May 9!
“My first record, a collection of personal, ridiculous and truth telling songs. It took a long time to get here. I was a child shy and unclear, completely confused, absolutely not onboard with future, with goals or activity. I was in the field below the house, I was at the pond with the dog, I played make believe longer than most. I was taught to be quiet.”
Tāmaki Makaurau singer-songwriter and musician GRETA O'LEARY writes with clarity of vision, making introspective observations that seamlessly interlock with her spare, spacious and enthralling songcraft. Through soaring instrumentation, astute and occasionally absurd lyrics of self-reflection and her poignant voice, River Dark is a remarkable collection of confession, truth and poetry.
Tracklist
| 1. | Baby I'm a Singer | 3:32 |
| 2. | The Greatest Peace I've Known | 3:31 |
| 3. | Prelude | 3:38 |
| 4. | Sleep Alone | 3:21 |
| 5. | So Lucky | 5:09 |
| 6. | River Dark | 3:48 |
| 7. | Baptised at the Desktop Computer | 3:31 |
| 8. | IDKALA | 4:21 |
| 9. | Good Girl | 4:32 |
Credits
Written by Greta O'Leary
Engineered and Produced by Jol Mulholland
Performed by Greta O'Leary, Jol Mulholland, Cass Basil, Alistair Deverick, Anita Clark, Callum Passells and Arahi (track 8).
*Except track 1, recorded at Roundhead Studios by De Stevens and the Lab by Jol Mulholland. Performed by Dave Khan, Greta O'Leary, De Stevens, Hamish Morgan and Anita Clark.
License
All rights reserved.
Casting rich spells of self-expression, finding power in softness and inviting listeners deeper into her ethereal world, Tāmaki Makaurau based indie folk artist Greta O’Leary is set to turn heads across Aotearoa with her astonishing debut album River Dark. Greta writes with a clarity of vision, making introspective observations that seamlessly interlock with her enthralling and tender songcraft.