Liz Stringer has shared details of her seventh solo album, entitled The Second High. The 10-track album is set for release on Friday, March 28th via Dot Dash Records. It serves as the follow-up to her 2021 album First Time Really Feeling, which was released via Courtney Barnett‘s former label Milk! Records and saw her debut on the ARIA Albums Chart for the first time in her career, peaking at number 14 in the process. To coincide with the album announcement, Stringer has shared its title track – which follows on from its lead single, ‘Coming Home’, which was released back in November.
In a press statement, Stringer explained that the term “second high” stems from “the feeling of the first hit, or the first drink, which addicts and alcoholics chase by consuming more and more – which is ultimately a losing game”. “I’ll be nine years sober by the end of this year,” Stringer said.
“The main vein of the song is about reiterating to myself how much better my life is without it, while understanding that those proclivities to want more and more… are still very much alive inside me. In all of us, to some extent. I’m trying to savour what’s right in front of me, right now.” The song’s accompanying music video, directed by Archie Chew, can be viewed below.
Liz Stringer – ‘The Second High’
Stringer recorded The Second High at Iguana Studios in Brixton, following her relocation to the UK from her native Melbourne. She worked with producer Beni Giles, who also played bass on the record. To launch the record, Stringer will return to Australia for a small run of headlining shows in April – with “a much more extensive tour” planned for later in 2025.
Liz Stringer The Second High Album Launch Tour
- Friday, April 11th – The Night Cat, Melbourne VIC
- Saturday, April 12th – The Vanguard, Newtown NSW
- Sunday, April 13th – Smith’s Alternative, Canberra ACT
- Wednesday, April 16th – The Junkyard, Maitland NSW
Tickets for all shows are on sale now via Liz Stringer’s official website.
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