Lola Young's second studio album, This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway, was officially released on June 21, 2024, through Island Records.
So, what does this album sound like? Do not expect polished TikTok transitions. Producer Manon Grandjean (known for work with Sam Fender and Holly Humberstone) allows the tracks to breathe with imperfection.
The album was born from a period of personal upheaval, partially written in what Young describes as an "elated state of mind" following a breakup. It is characterized by: Brutal Honesty Lola Young This Wasn-t Meant For You Anyway zip
Recorded in Los Angeles and produced alongside friend and collaborator Solomonophonic, the album marks a sharp departure from the neo-soul leanings of her earlier work. Instead, Young leans into a "trashy" indie-rock aesthetic, blending spoken-word verses with explosive, jagged choruses.
Production: Recorded in LA and produced primarily by Solomonophic (known for work with Remi Wolf and BROCKHAMPTON). Lola Young 's second studio album, This Wasn't
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Young describes the project as her "first-born child" and a blunt "fuck you" to her exes. It captures the volatile experience of being young and navigating "constant romantic chaos" through a genre-blurring mix of indie pop, grunge, and neo-soul.