Stella Donnelly shows you don’t always need to belt or engage in vocal gymnastics to make an impression with her new double A-side single “Baths/Standing Ovation.” They’re both gentle songs for the most part, although the back-end of “Standing Ovation” kicks the energy up a notch with some upbeat guitars. However, at their heart they’re songs that showcase her songwriting prowess and quiet power. The double-A side is also her first release under her new label, Dot Dash Recordings.
“It felt like the right time for a reset, creatively, personally, and professionally. I could think of no better home for these songs than Dot Dash,” Stella said. “I’m so grateful to have found a team who genuinely believe in the music and have given me the space to explore what this next chapter looks like. I felt very much at home straight away!”
As with any creative reset, all ears will be on Stella to see what comes next. But these beautiful songs are a really good start.
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