Rachel Chinouriri has revealed that her upcoming EP, Little House, will be released on Friday 4th April.
Alongside the announcement, she’s shared the lead single, ‘Can We Talk About Isaac?’, a heartfelt track about experiencing love in a healthy, protective relationship.
Following the personal themes of her debut album What A Devastating Turn Of Events, this new single marks a shift in tone. It captures the optimism and lightness that comes with a fresh, blooming romance.
Premiering as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record In The World, the song feels like a breath of fresh air after the raw emotions of her previous work.
Explaining the inspiration behind the song, Rachel shares, “I write songs from a place of trauma but since releasing my album, I’ve consistently been in therapy and fell in love. Isaac makes me feel so protected and I’ve never felt protected really in my life, especially from men.
“I just felt so much of a new emotion I decided to let myself write about how much I love him.” She continues, “It’s a shame that it took that to love myself but Isaac is my hero and I hope this fairytale never ends.”
Along with the new music, Rachel is currently touring with Sabrina Carpenter on the Short N’ Sweet UK and European tour. The road trip includes sold-out shows, including a stop at London’s O2 Arena this weekend. After the European leg, Rachel will hit the U.S. for her debut headline tour, playing venues like the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles and Webster Hall in New York, as well as appearing at Bonnaroo Music + Arts Festival. Demand for tickets has been so high that several shows are already sold out.
Rachel’s breakout year has already included her first BRIT Awards nominations, with nods for Artist of the Year and Best New Artist. Her debut album What A Devastating Turn Of Events landed in the Top 20 of the UK Official Charts, followed by a sold-out UK headline tour. The artist is also preparing to release a limited-edition white vinyl of the album to mark its first anniversary, available to pre-order now ahead of its May 2025 release.
Rachel has built a loyal fanbase, with over 233 million global streams, and she’s garnered praise from major outlets like The Observer, GQ, and NME.
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