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“Delaney Bailey’s startling whisper of a voice — which rests somewhere between lonely, parched country and indie resignation — marches on with resolve, both when she’s swooning or sensing the object of her affection might be just out of reach.” - THE NEW YORK TIMES
"The Chicago songwriter contemplates the absurdity of self-awareness and wisdom that comes with age. Her tone is wary but soft, sounding a little bit like Clairo.” - STEREOGUM
“Delicate, cycling acoustic guitar melody sounds like wind chimes in the breeze.” - CHICAGO READER
“Rich in ethereal harmonies and led by soft guitar riffs.” - ONES TO WATCH
“Delaney Bailey writes the kind of songs that feel like secrets you were never meant to overhear — soft-spoken confessions that carry the weight of entire worlds.” - NOIR
Chicago songwriter Delaney Bailey is excited to unveil her new album Concave, available everywhere now via AWAL. On Concave, Bailey delivers a striking record that transforms vulnerability into expansive, cinematic songs anchored by her expressive vocal presence. Eleven songs navigate loss, desire, anger, and self-examination through layered production that feels colossal and intimate, framing personal moments against sweeping emotional backdrops. With its heightened sense of vision and atmosphere, Concave captures an artist expanding her sonic palette while inviting listeners into a fully realized inner landscape.
A hazy, animated video for the opening track “How To” premieres today. Reflecting on the track, Bailey explains, “‘How To’ is a song about my fear of developing memory loss in old age. The women on my mom’s side of the family tend to forget things as they get older, and as I’ve reached a stage in my life where I’m living on my own and taking care of myself, I’m constantly reminded that I should be doing things to keep that from happening. Learn now, when you have the time and energy to take preventive measures, before you’ve committed yourself to taking care of a family. I have a genuinely miraculous life, and I shouldn’t waste it waiting, stagnant and scared, for the inevitable to come.”
LISTEN TO “HOW TO” WATCH “HOW TO” LISTEN TO CONCAVE
In December, “Nightshade” arrived, contemplating the relationship between self-worth and disordered eating over delicate riffs and caressing coos. Bailey reflected on perfection and perception, singing, “Hunger’s not power, Your hands are shaking.” Concave was announced with “Far Away” previewing the expansive new record, contemplating youthful invincibility over propulsive drums and melodic riffs. This fall, Bailey announced Winter 2025 tour dates with “Wake Up” an electronically tinged ballad about changing your ways and waking up from the rut you’re stuck in. Crawling with tension and atmospheric production from tinges of auto-tune, the release showcased her growing prowess as a performer and storyteller, capturing the depths of emotional lows among sonic highs. Synths trickle in around caressing vocals as Bailey pleads with herself to make a change.
This summer, Bailey shared “Lion” with a stunning official music video, capturing the cinematic and immersive world in which her music inhabits. A pulsating yet slinky track that reflects growth from helplessness, the video sees Bailey fully in her power, protected by newfound independence and a hefty sword. Empowering and melodically sticky, “Lion” was the first preview of what’s to come from the sound-sculpting artist.
LISTEN TO “NIGHTSHADE” LISTEN TO “FAR AWAY” PRE-ORDER CONCAVE LISTEN TO “WAKE UP” WATCH “LION”
Last year, Delaney Bailey embarked on her first headlining tour across the Midwest. Making stops in cities like Chicago, IL, and Minneapolis, MN, the tour saw Bailey bringing Concave songs to the stage for the first time with support from Chicago’s This House is Creaking. Tto stay updated on upcoming dates, follow Delaney Bailey on Instagram at @d.bxiley. | 
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