Waterphile album arrives on the 7th November.
After a very warm response to debut single “Waterphile”– which released in August – Longing Louisa (the project of Reetta Hotti) – releases 2nd single “Cabin talk”
Of “Cabin talk” Reetta explains; “A tiny cabin of a cruise ship, no windows, a steady hum coming from the motor and the waves crashing on the side of the ship; a conversation between me and you that left me feeling haunted.
This is a simple song, with softly pumping synths on each side and a wailing electric guitar. I wanted to keep this quite small and flowy. Actually, artistically speaking this is a love song for Sufjan Stevens. He’s my favorite songwriter, and I thought a lot about him while writing and producing this track. “
“Cabin talk” arrives via Soliti on the 3rd October.
Listen To “Cabin talk”
Lyrics, composer, production, instruments: Reetta Hotti
Recording: Miika Varonen (acoustic piano) and Reetta Hotti (vocals, synths, electric guitar, samples)
Mixing: Julius Mauranen
Mastering: Virtalähde Mastering
Cover art:
Photo: Tuukka Lindholm
Text design: Reetta Hotti
“Cabin talk” is taken from the forthcoming debut album from Longing Louisa – Waterphile – which releases on the 7th November.
Waterphile is a self described “ode to water.” Reetta continues “For me, water is the most fascinating and intriguing element, and I’m always somehow drawn to it wherever I go. That’s how the term waterphile came to my mind. I also found out that in chemistry there actually is a term hydrophile, which implies “a molecule or other molecular entity that is attracted to water molecules and tends to be dissolved by water” (wikipedia). Water of course serves also as a symbol – of what, I won’t explicate here. This album for me is kinda like the Mermaid’s tale in reverse. It’s dedicated to all you other waterphiles out there.”
Initial Reaction to “Cabin talk”
“Fresh Finnish artist releases brilliant single. Great, great song” Rumba
“Beneath her voice are little ornate flourishes of texture, almost like the song’s tip-toeing through sunny sands; you can feel the gentle warmth right beneath when listening to this track. If you’re looking for some quiet respite in a world gone mad, maybe you need some “Cabin Talk.”” Austin Town Hall
“…an atmospheric and melancholic indie pop song with minimalist production, featuring soft synthesizers, electric guitar, and acoustic piano, creating an intimate and enveloping sound that breathes through every note.” Rmas
“With nostalgic breezes exuding from its minimalist soundtrack, Cabin Talk ends up becoming delightfully serene indie pop” Roadie Music
Longing Louisa: Waterphile (Soliti 120)
Release date: 7th November
Longing Louisa Waterphile album sleeve by Anu Leppäharju (photo) Reetta Hotti (graphics/editing)
1. Waterphile
2. Old tricks
3. Blue Moon
4. Cabin talk
5. Hatchet
6. Cavities & You
7. (My head was once filled with unsteady vortices)
8. Marathon
9. I could try to reach you
10. (How to dissolve completely)
Produced by Reetta Hotti
Recorded by Reetta Hotti: vocals, synths, samples, percussion (track 2 and 9), violins (track 9)
Recorded by Miika Varonen: piano, electric guitars, bass guitar and acoustic drums (track 3)
All instruments Reetta Hotti except drums on Blue Moon (track 3) by Oskari Järvinen
Recorded at Lammaskallion Audio and Studio Kekkonen (acoustic drums on track 3) by Miika Varonen and at home by Reetta Hotti.
Mixed by Julius Mauranen
Mastered by Jaakko Viitalähde/Virtalähde mastering
The debut single from Longing Louisa – “Waterphile” was released in August. Initial reaction to the single was strong.
“It’s all a little mysterious like the song itself which has almost classical piano lines and production values that you would expect from Kate Bush while her voice could be that of Regina Spektor or more likely Sweden’s Elliphant when she’s balladering rather than rapping.” Nordic Music Central
“The track seems to float on a cloud that can almost be touched, suspended between melody and dream. Its harmonies soothe and comfort, delivering an experience that moves beyond mere pop into a realm where music becomes both caress and vision.” Distopic
“…building a dream pop universe that combines ethereal synthesizers, minimalist piano and vocals that echo like a distant tide, transforming each chord into a current and each pause into a submerged breath.” Music for all
“The new composition arrives with an intense smoothness, where the sublime air of dream-pop intertwines with classical music and gains a captivating pop aura.” Roadie Music
“As songs go, this is a fragile one that drifts, lyrically and musically, inside your head. “Waterphile” is therefore a perfect accompaniment to contemplation with the delicate female vocals and piano proving rather enchanting.” Bluesbunny Music Reviews
“Longing Louisa’s «Waterphile»: An Indie Folk Mermaid Tale in Blue Tones….a deep, expansive, and emotive musical experience born from styles like indie folk and dream pop.” Rmas
Longing Louisa photographed by Anu Leppäharju
Longing Louisa bio
“I’ve always been prone to the feeling of longing. I think I’ve spent most of my life living someplace else than the present. I’ve longed for the past, the future or an alternative reality. It’s probably a way to escape anything uneasy happening in real life. Melancholic feeling, or the japanese idiom “mono no aware” to be more precise, is what Longing Louisa is about. The music has all the shades of blue, there’s fogg, blurriness, some city lights, hollow and dull-like sounds, but also slowly growing intensity, small changes that every now and then lead to a massive gathering of clouds.”