Mariel Buckley reveals upcoming album ‘Strange Trip Ahead,’ debuts single “Swim Practice”
Calgary’s talented singer/songwriter Mariel Buckley has exciting news for fans with the announcement of her upcoming album, ‘Strange Trip Ahead,’ set to release on October 17 under Birthday Cake Records. This album follows the success of her 2022 release, Everywhere I Used to Be. Mariel describes the upcoming album as having unique genre diversions while maintaining the signature ‘sad guy’ essence that fans love. She shares that her influences stem from the alt-rock scene of the early 2000s, drawing inspiration from the music she discovered during that period. This collection of songs serves as her entry point into indie rock and touches on themes of grief, loss, liminal spaces, and, of course, the classic theme of doing it in the car.
Mariel delves into the essence of ‘Strange Trip Ahead,’ emphasizing that it revolves around choices and the act of accepting what comes after these choices. She expresses her hope that listeners will find pieces of themselves within the album’s tracks and encourages them to hold on because better things are on the horizon. To give fans a taste of what’s to come, Mariel has already teased tracks from the album.
The alt-country-inspired track “Vending Machines” released earlier was just the start. Today, Mariel lifts the veil on another track from the album, titled “Swim Practice.” This new release takes a departure from alt-country, delivering a heartland alt-rock anthem that showcases Mariel’s versatility and artistic range.
The tracklist for ‘Strange Trip Ahead’ is as follows:
1. Vending Machine
2. Anvil
3. Swim Practice
4. Sunflowers
5. Headroom
6. Sick of Myself
7. Nashville Now
8. Somewhere Else
9. Lucky
With its diverse range of songs, ‘Strange Trip Ahead’ promises an immersive listening experience that will take audiences on a journey through Mariel Buckley’s unique sound. The album is a blend of different genres and emotions, reflecting Mariel’s growth as an artist and storyteller. Fans can anticipate an exciting and introspective musical exploration when ‘Strange Trip Ahead’ hits the airwaves.