Bristolian singer-songwriter Fenne Lily has been building a loyal following of fans and tastemakers over the past years, first turning heads with that charcoal voice; burning brightly with a subtle rasp and whispered folkiness. Now with a respectable collection of songs under her belt, it seems a fitting time for the young artist to announce her debut album, On Hold, along with a new title-track and a UK and European tour. ‘On Hold’ wastes no time as we’re immediately met with Fenne Lily’s poetic lyricism, “I was on hold, tired and getting cold, so I put my love to bed.” Her dulcet tone set against a backdrop of lo-fi guitar strings. There’s certainly an element of Marika Hackman here, especially with the new addition of a slacker-pop guitar riff showing Fenne Lily’s diversifying style from acoustic singer-songwriter to accomplished stage siren. Bring on the album! - HT