Loraine releases debut LP ‘Long Time Coming’

Music has never been something that arrived later in life for Loraine, it’s always been threaded into it. Originally from the Netherlands and raised in Belgium, the independent pop and electronic artist grew up in an environment where creativity was part of everyday life. Introduced to music by her mother, a music teacher, she began singing as a child before expanding into the world of instrumental performance through the clarinet, eventually playing with concert bands and orchestras across Europe.

Those early experiences built a deep passion for music but it was songwriting that ultimately became her truest form of expression. As she entered her twenties, Loraine began refining that outlet, developing her voice as a songwriter and even participating in a masterclass led by Belgian platinum-selling artist Milow. While learning how to write songs, she was discovering how to translate personal experience into music and that search for meaning has remained central to everything she’s created since.

Releasing music under her first name alone is an extension of that philosophy and there’s no elaborate alter ego or carefully constructed persona, only a desire to present music that feels honest and emotionally direct. Across earlier releases including “Starlight,” “Rise Up” and “Power From Love,” Loraine built an artistic identity based in determination, healing, freedom and human connection, balancing reflective songwriting with uplifting electronic production.

Now she reaches an important moment in her artistic adventure with Long Time Coming, her debut full-length album and her most complete artistic statement thus far. The title carries multiple meanings; it reflects not only the extended creative process behind the record itself, but also the personal journey that brought Loraine to this point. Every song contributes to a wider context of growth, identity and self-discovery, creating an album that feels like a carefully assembled snapshot of a developing artist.

Written entirely by Loraine and produced alongside Germany-based producer Stella Scholaja, Long Time Coming blends modern electronic pop with subtle echoes of 1980s influences. The production embraces atmospheric textures and slick arrangements while allowing strong melodies to glide throughout. Compared with her previous work, there’s a noticeable shift toward brighter, more colourful sonic landscapes, bringing a new sense of optimism while maintaining emotional impact. That balance mirrors the themes running through the record, with identity, personal transformation, strength and connection remaining central concerns, but they’re explored with increasing confidence.

The international nature of the project also reflects Loraine’s own life as while making of the album, she relocated from Belgium to Portland, Oregon, where she now lives with her husband and their Golden Doodle. Despite the geographical distance between collaborators, the project retained an independent spirit where every vocal performance was recorded from her own bedroom studio, demonstrating how technology and determination can bridge continents while preserving an intimate creative process.

Her influences remain broad, stretching from Christina Aguilera and BANKS to Journey, Kings of Leon and Taylor Swift. Yet through Long Time Coming, those inspirations filter naturally into an aesthetic that feels entirely her own, combining accessible pop songwriting with atmospheric electronic production and emotionally compelling storytelling. From the laid back groove of pulsing synths and expressive vocals of synth pop opener “In the Name of Love” to the gentle melodies, steady groove and poignant lyrics of title track “Long Time Coming” to the mellow electronic pop soundscape and infectious hooks of bonus track “Starlight,” the album delivers a catchy and energising listening experience from start to finish.

Ultimately, Long Time Coming succeeds because it embraces sincerity and every element, from its carefully crafted melodies to its DIY recording process, reflects an artist truly finding her stride. The album captures years of personal growth while opening the door to an exciting new chapter, offering a highly personal body of work that feels every bit worth the wait.

Listen to Long Time Coming below