Following a hiatus, indie-pop Girlhood have reformed – and they’re back on August 21st with ‘Lemon Aid,’ an intriguing and heartwarming first glimpse into their forthcoming album, ‘This Will Make Sense In The End.’
Crafted around an unmistakably nostalgic yet completely fresh sound, the track introduces a softer, more reflective side to the band – who, after taking time away, return with something more playful than before, yet more mature and resonant. Led by Natalie Holmes’ warm, understated vocals, its gentle groove and sunlit indie-pop feel capture the fleeting freedom of a summer evening, when everyday worries momentarily fall away.
Inspired by the picturesque streets of Stroud, where the album was created, ‘Lemon Aid’ finds beauty in the familiar. It also hints at the album’s wider themes of love, desire, dating and self-understanding, with food and appetite recurring as playful metaphors throughout.
Following years of remote collaborations, This Will Make Sense In The End marks a fresh and exciting new chapter for Girlhood, bringing Holmes and founder, songwriter and producer Christian Pinchbeck together in a more immediate creative partnership.
For a band whose music has always carried a cinematic sense of place, ‘Lemon Aid’ promises something warmer and more intimate – a small, sweet reminder to find joy wherever you can.
‘Lemon Aid’ is out August 21st