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Theo Bleak stays home alone on new song

SCOTTISH SINGER-SONGWRITER THEO BLEAK

 SHARES NEW SINGLE - LISTEN 

“IN MY HOUSE” INVITES LISTENERS  INTO A SOUNDSCAPE OF QUIET INTROSPECTION

SECOND SINGLE OF THE YEAR FOLLOWS FESTIVAL APPEARANCES,  COLLABORATING WITH THE TWILIGHT SAD, AND TOURING WITH BEEN STELLAR

Today, Scottish singer-songwriter Theo Bleak is excited to share her second single of the year. Written and produced with bandmate Mark Johnston and collaborator Dan Gautreau (Ben Howard and Paulo Nutini), “In My House” is an examination of the feelings that bubble up once you’re left to your own devices within your own space. Being home alone can be a source of solace, but opens the door to rumination that only time with yourself brings. Displaying her ability to infuse levity into the most melancholy songs, “In My House” brings melody to the forefront, accompanied by airy acoustic guitar and swirling production.

LISTEN TO "IN MY HOUSE"

“'In My House’ is a lighter song about how much I love being alone,” Bleak says. “I felt so uncomfortable in January of this year, I just had a bad feeling. A really important friendship had broken down and I knew it was close to the end. I went into the studio and thought about escapism, the safety of my romanticized perception of life. Somewhere that their disdain of me couldn’t reach. I love astrology and thought about all the traits of being an Aquarius, and leaned into the solitary aspect. ‘In My House’ is about the person I actually am, shielded from even the worst interpretations of my personality.”

Today’s release marks Bleak’s second single of the year, following a collaboration with Glasgow stalwarts The Twilight Sad on “Don’t Borrow Grief from Later” and an EP of fan-favorite demos titled Heaven.wav. As recent additions to her discography, these tracks build upon a collection of EPs filled with innovative songwriting, raw countryside revelations and constant sonic evolution from one song to the next.

On top of releasing a steady stream of new music, Theo Bleak has had a jampacked 2024. She began the year supporting Etta Marcus and The Snuts before touring the UK with Been Stellar. This summer, Bleak appeared at Scottish music festivals Belladrum Festival and Lughnasadh Festival to preview new music. An active participant Dundee’s burgeoning music scene, her captivating performances have made Theo Bleak an artist to watch throughout the United Kingdom. For information on upcoming performances, see below.

THEO BLEAK LIVE

SEPTEMBER

10 - EH9 - Dundee, UK SOLD OUT

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Currently living the historic city of Dundee, Scotland, Theo Bleak is an innovative songwriter, composer, and producer whose music resonates with a profound sense of place and reflection. With each note, she weaves a sonic tapestry that captures the beauty and complexity of the world around her, drawing listeners into a journey through time, nature, and emotion. Her music is deeply influenced by the landscapes of Perthshire and Angus, where she finds inspiration during reflective walks through the countryside. Each of her compositions blends organic instrumentation with modern production, creating a sound that is both haunting and refreshingly new. It is music that speaks to the soul, inviting the listener to pause, reflect, and find solace in the rhythms of nature and the echoes of the past.

Theo Bleak's journey in the music industry has been marked by a series of significant milestones. She has provided tour support for renowned artists such as Noel Gallagher, Suede, Joesef, Etta Marcus, Medium Build, The Snuts, Been Stellar, and The Ninth Wave, performing across the UK and Europe. This exposure has been complemented by substantial support from major platforms like Spotify UK, Apple Music, Amazon, and Soundcloud, where her tracks have been featured in various curated playlists.

Building her career from the grassroots level, Theo Bleak’s dedication to live music has seen her headlining sold-out shows in major cities like London, Manchester, and her hometown of Dundee in November 2023. These headline dates were the culmination of years spent performing at grassroots events, where her raw talent and captivating performances steadily built a loyal following.

Beyond her own projects, Theo Bleak has lent her talents as a top-line writer and session vocalist to numerous artists, including Big Miz, Sam Girling, Humour, Calum Stewart, and Happy Tears. More recently, her vocal skills were tapped for a pre-production role in an upcoming John Carney movie, currently in early production stages.

One of her most recent achievements is a collaboration with The Twilight Sad on a single that garnered over 30,000 streams within its first week of release, further cementing her reputation as a rising star in the industry.

Theo Bleak’s work is more than just music; it is an exploration of the human experience through the lens of nature’s ever-changing beauty. With each piece, she offers a moment of introspection, a chance to reconnect with the world and with oneself. Her music is a journey—a walk through the countryside of the mind and heart, where every step brings a new revelation.

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