Freya Ridings' Third Album 'Mother of Pearl' Showcases Artistic Growth
British singer-songwriter Freya Ridings has released her third studio album, 'Mother of Pearl,' on February 14, 2025. The 11-track album marks a significant evolution in her artistry, with Ridings describing its sonic palette as evoking 'the great blue sea'—a departure from the red and black of her debut and the orange and green of her sophomore effort. She notes that the new work incorporates 'rebellion and female anger' she previously could not express. The lead single 'Dancing in the Kitchen' exemplifies this shift, starting with a minimalist ukulele before building into a fuller arrangement. Ridings, who rose to fame with her 2017 single 'Lost Without You,' says the opportunity to create and share these songs still feels like 'winning.' The album was released via AWAL.
Key facts
- Freya Ridings released her third album 'Mother of Pearl' on February 14, 2025.
- The album contains 11 tracks.
- Ridings describes the album's color palette as blue, representing water, depth, and ancestral power.
- The single 'Dancing in the Kitchen' begins with a minimalist ukulele and builds with additional instruments.
- Ridings rose to fame in 2017 with the single 'Lost Without You.'
- The album was released via AWAL.
- Ridings states the album includes themes of rebellion and female anger.
- She describes the experience of making the album as 'winning.'
Entities
Artists
- Freya Ridings
Institutions
- AWAL