To Believe I’m The Sun
Self-Released, 2025
8/10
Listen to To Believe I’m The Sun
The renaissance woman, Meredith Adelaide, makes an impression with this debut album, where much beauty surrounds her indie-folk template.
The soft and eloquent “Big Songs” opens with Adelaide’s pretty voice alongside light strings and gentle melodies, and “One Foot Out” follows with much attention to atmosphere in a bare, emotive climate.
“Guard Dog” And “Lights On” land in the middle. The former strums a little harder, as Adelaide’s storytelling draws us in, while the latter finds a dreamy place to reside via the expressive singing and mesmerizing instrumentation.
Near the end, “Lost (Whistling)” swirls with intrigue thanks to Wilter’s guitar presence, and “What Do I Know” exits with the layered vocals and ambient background emitting warmth and introspection.
Adelaide handles the bulk of the music here, where Wilter’s guitar and flute by Jonas Pologe are much appreciated. Similarities to Adrienne Lenker, Faye Webster, or Phoebe Bridgers won’t be hard to spot, and the beautiful melancholy makes for a great start for Adelaide.
Travels well with: Chloe Navarre- Periwinkle; Emily Popli- Lilith Fair Kid