Lizzy McAlpine's "Angel": A Musical & Mythic Journey

Lizzy McAlpine's eagerly anticipated fourth album, "Angel," is set to release on September 18. The 26-year-old songwriter found inspiration for this project, her most complex to date, during her time performing in the musical Floyd Collins.

McAlpine views "Angel" as a maturation of her sound, combining elements from her first three records. She recently gave fans a preview with two phone-free performances of the entire album in London and Brooklyn, describing the experience as both nerve-wracking and exhilarating.

The album's first track, "The Light in the Painting," was inspired by Crosby, Stills & Nash's "Lady of the Island," penned by Graham Nash for Joni Mitchell. This connection led to a memorable encounter when McAlpine met Mitchell herself in October 2024.

Further highlighting the album's rich influences, the track "A Car Wash and a New Pair of Pants" features a co-writing credit from the late Nick Drake, stemming from an interpolation of his song "One of These Things First."

Reflecting on her past success, McAlpine now looks back with fondness on the viral TikTok trend associated with her song "Ceilings," acknowledging a newfound grace for her earlier work and desire for artistic recognition.

McAlpine also shared her unique birthday plans for her upcoming 27th birthday on September 21, which involve enlisting friends to perform "The Little Mermaid."