Rachel Chinouriri - Little House

Since the release of her debut full-length LP ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’ last spring, Rachel Chinouriri has been forging her path towards indie pop stardom with increasing success, with nominations for Artist of the Year and Best New Artist at the BRIT Awards, a main support slot on Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet arena tour, and her own US headline tour. And beyond her professional success, Rachel’s journey has also been marked by personal growth, on which she reflects on ‘Little House’. The four-track EP introduces a shift in tone inspired by her experience of falling in love and ultimately finding herself in a good place.

Opener ‘Can We Talk About Isaac?’ is a giddy proclamation of that love, placing the listener at the centre of her fairytale romance with sprightly, sunny instrumentation. ‘23:42’ carries this energy with a bolder edge, progressing from a sense of being sweetly smitten to a bold declaration of being all in. A defining characteristic of Rachel’s music is her ability to balance moods within a collection without one overpowering the other. This prevails on ‘Little House’, as final two tracks ‘Judas’ and ‘Indigo’ take on a dusky timbre. With minimal, delicate arrangements which emphasise the tenderness of her vocal prowess, it feels like a vulnerable, open-ended expression of late night thoughts about the feelings that can’t quite be conceptualised when finding a sense of connection. Though it may appear concise, ‘Little House’ says everything that it needs to and is ultimately full of heart. The EP captures the essence of Rachel’s growth and openness, further solidifying her place as one of indie pop’s most exciting and authentic voices right now.