Today, Durham-based singer-songwriter, Alycia Lang, shares her third and final single, “In Circles”, from her forthcoming debut full-length, Speak the World to Hear the Sound  (due 6/14) via Mtn. Laurel Recording Co. Produced by Adrian Olsen (Lucy Dacus, The Killers), “In Circles” follows a rumination of self compassion as Lang learns to allow herself some grace. 

In its most subtle moments, “In Circles” grazes amongst different timbers of plucked strings, patient and gentle harmonies and light atmospheric pieces that create a lush landscape of composure. But following a desirable chromatic fall, the song’s weight becomes strikingly clear, as Lang’s newfound empathy leads the chorus to its emotional and vibrant height; “but oh, my sweet mind why don’t you slow down”, she sings, putting a pure emphasis on perspective and presence. 

Taking inspiration from a conversation with a friend, in which she compartmentalized her personal challenges as a separate entity than herself, Lang was struck by this outlook, saying:

“If we could all just make that one small shift from punishing ourselves for not thriving in an over-stimulating, impossible set of circumstances and grant ourselves permission to slow down, maybe everything would be ok.”

Along with the single, Lang is sharing the official music video for “In Circles”, made by Spencer Kelly and herself.

You can stream “In Circles” on all platforms now. Speak the World to Hear the Sound is set to be released on June 14 via Mtn. Laurel Recording Co. Lang is currently on tour with Samia playing in her touring band.

Written by Shea Roney | Photo by Al Bingham