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Chicago Singer Songwriter Lilian King releases Soulful Indie Debut "In Your Long Shadow"






Photo Credit: Kirsten Southwell


Edited by Anselm Anderson


Singer-songwriter Lillian King released her debut album, In Your Long Shadow, on Friday, October 24th, via Pronounced Kroog. The album was written in the aftermath of her father's passing and reflects on themes of grief, family, and the depression that can accompany loss. Across ten songs, Lillian draws inspiration from quiet meditations during walks, old rivers, and the strange comfort found in repetition. Her delivery is marked by a voice that is both strikingly soulful and understated.

The album highlights Lilian's talent as a songwriter, making it a deeply personal project. After years of performing in basements in Montreal to solo sets across the United States and North America, these experiences have helped her hone her skills, bringing her career to the brink of wider recognition.

 Spencer Krug, whose label Pronounced Kroog took Lillian under its wing after a chance tour pairing in 2024. has been key to this next chapter of Lilian's life. Known for pushing the boundaries of indie music through Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown, Krug’s support brings credibility to In Your Long Shadow. It’s Lillian’s voice, combined withRobert Salazar’s rhythms, Nick DePrey’s keys, and Jack's production.


Painting Credit: Lydia Farro



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The focus track “Shadow” is the heart of the album: a soft, aching song about moving through grief with grace and ritual. Alongside earlier singles “Tiber Creek” and “Echo,” it rounds out a record that moves between folk ballads and full-band arrangements. Fans of Sharon Van Etten, Big Thief, and Mount Eerie will hear echoes here—but Lillian carves her own path, blending indie-folk textures with the natural storytelling instincts of someone who grew up around words and music.


With In Your Long Shadow, Lillian King delivers a quietly stunning debut, an album full of depth, grace, and understated power. It’s the start of something much bigger: a career that promises not just great records, but the kind of connection that keeps listeners coming back.


Public Stream Album In Your Long Shadow (Oct 24)



Watch The Video For “Echo”


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