January 6th saw the release of Gabrielle Aplin’s new album ‘Phosphorescent’ (Never Fade Records) and the build-up has seen the singer-songwriter again earn the attention that her revitalised, life-affirming new songs deserve. Recent tracks including ‘Skylight’, ‘Call Me’ and ‘Never Be The Same’ have seen Gabrielle playlisted at Radio 2 as well as grace the covers of House of Solo and HATC. In tandem, playlist support across all key platforms has continued to push her career streams to date beyond a billion. ‘Phosphorescent’ is the strongest representation yet of who Gabrielle Aplin really is. After moving to Somerset with her partner, the two touring musicians were anchored in a conventional schedule for the first time in forever, while the animals and wildlife that surrounded her new home reinvigorated her mojo. The songs emerged with new-found liberation. Primarily recorded at the escapist, countryside retreat with key contributors including Mike Spencer (producer of her Gold-certified #2 debut album ‘English Rain’) and her regular co-writer Liz Horsman, the result is an album in which Gabrielle has blossomed by rediscovering her inner songwriter and embracing the inspiration that she found simply by spending time with nature. That spirit shines in the album’s recently unveiled tracks as well as songs that are waiting to be discovered such as the luminous, piano-based pop-soul of ‘Anyway’ and the instantly relatable ‘I Wish I Didn’t Press Send’).