Through dark & imaginative storytelling, heartfelt admissions and relatable real-world experiences, The Rural Lonely showcases the first full-length collection of modern country music.
Part 2 of the debut album
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A promise song, talking of doing whatever, travelling from wherever and doing it whenever to back to your loved one in need. Friend, family or lover, moving the earth to be by their side.
Talking about the frustration that the changing weather in the UK dictates how happy we feel and what we can do with our life. When the weather changes, so does our mood.
What's a country album without a classic romantic tale of boy-meets-girl?
The reality of romance in day-to-day life. It isn't perfect, it is never a smooth ride and it's certainly not as perfect as we see in hollywood movies.
Painting a self-portrait of my confidence vulnerabilities despite my mean exterior. I'm often judged for my height, build and tattoo collection, but deep down, there's a cavern of insecurities.
My favourite thing to do, after a rough week. Pack up the Jeep, set up camp in the wilderness and just be with your favourite person, alone, undisturbed.
A stripped-back version of the primary track from part 1 of the album. Relying on soundtracks of acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar and light percussion, the lyrics and emotion are centre stage in this rendition of the break away single from the initial release.
After a string of debut singles, amassing over 50k streams in 2025, comes time for the debut full length.
Honing in on a distinct, authentic sound, this album sets the sonic foundation of an organically created fingerprint for The Rural Lonely.
Current, yet still raw, the Texas-Country style is prioritised over the polished, pop-influenced Nashville sound.
Multi layered instrumentation, including guests adding Pedal steel guitar and violin, lyrics which started as poems craft songs that leave you with melody hooks and subtle messages that keep you pondering on meanings and metaphors.
The album is still modern country, but with more refined features. More storytelling, more leaning into country expectations and simplifying songwriting structures to mirror the successful singles from 2025.
Stepping away from the polished sound, being vulnerable without hiding behind music, this collection is for fans of Josh Abbott, Luke Combs and Ernest.
PART 1: One Door Closes, 7 tracks, 24 APRIL 26
PART 2: Another One Opens, 7 tracks 25 SEP 26
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