In New York City’s already impressive music scene, Grace McLean manages to stand out as a multi-talented artist, winning over audiences worldwide with her extraordinary skills as an actor, singer and writer. Previously she’s been hailed as “electrifying” by The Huffington Post and “phenomenal” by The New York Times, and with good reason. She’s enjoyed an astonishing musical career that’s seen her rack up millions of streams of her music on Spotify alone as well as receive an almost endless list of accolades and awards.
Her recent achievement includes being a Writer In Residence at Lincoln Center Theater, where her original musical, In The Green, received acclaim, earning her a Richard Rodgers Award and a Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical. McLean’s artistic output extends beyond the stage; she was awarded Best Score at the Brooklyn Film Festival in 2021 and the Black Bear Award for Best Sound (Score) at the Athens International Film Festival in 2022.
First unveiling her original sonic vision to the world in 2012, she dropped her debut EP Make Me Breakfast, followed up by various well-received releases over the years since. Her career has now reached a new milestone with her recent record deal signing to Meridian/ECR Music Group and her debut full-length album, My Lovely Enemy, is set to drop later this year.
Following the release of singles “Reckless” and title track “My Lovely Enemy,” she now brings us the third song lifted from the upcoming record with “Albertine.” Crafting an astonishing musical journey across the single, on “Albertine,” Grace McLean distils her incredible sonic range into a stunning display of her originality and enchanting vocal panache.
Opened by Grace’s hushed vocal leads, floating delicately above soft piano plinks and percussive shots, the arrangement gradually builds with plodding bass lines and sparse cymbal taps. As Grace’s voice elegantly stretches out and dances above the rising soundscape, gentle backing vocals and layers of instrumental textures swell towards an extraordinary finale that shimmers with vibrant orchestral strings, driving drums and theatrical vocals, crafting a truly memorable and enveloping listening experience.
As Grace McLean continues to go from strength to strength in the music industry, “Albertine” serves as a stellar representation of her unique voice and enduring sound. Produced and recorded by Justin Goldner, mixed by Jack DeBoe and mastered by Blake Morgan, the single serves as another captivating glimpse into McLean’s forthcoming debut album, set for release in May.
Listen to Albertine below
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