Stella Donnelly has made a welcome return with the announcement of her new album, Love and Fortune, due for release on November 7th. The new record is preceded by the single “Feel It Change,” which premiered on Huw Stephens’ BBC 6 Music show. This new track is the follow-up to her recent double A-side, “Baths” / “Standing Ovation,” which drew praise and support from publications and radio stations internationally.
Of “Feel It Change,” Stella shares,
I wrote this song on a baritone guitar in the shed of my sharehouse, plugged into all of my housemate’s overdrive pedals. I think the neighbours started getting shitty after a while because I stewed on the same chords for ages. It’s about the rumination of slowly peeling off the band-aid of a relationship that was doomed to fall apart. Trying to capture that phase of a break up where all you do is bristle and fizz in resentment and finger pointing.
The album is described as a deeply personal and anchored body of work that traces the artist’s journey back to herself after a period of profound change. Written over a challenging but rewarding period, the songs aim to reflect this inner transformation. Recorded in Naarm/Melbourne, the album carries the grounding energy of place, offering a sonic landscape that feels both intimate and expansive.
Love and Fortune is a highly anticipated return for Donnelly, who has consistently earned critical acclaim for her poignant and witty songwriting. The album’s announcement, coming after a period of silence, has reignited the enthusiasm of her fanbase.
