Berlin-based singer-songwriter Laura Carbone recently announced her new album, The Cycle, which is set to be released on April 26. The Cycle is actually a double concept album which explores the cyclical seasons of the year and the challenges one goes through with that seasonal shift.

Carbone explores different sounds on the album, from genres such as folk, goth and shoegaze. Her sonic palette reminisces artists like PJ Harvey, Chelsea Wolfe, Slowdive, Dead Can Dance and Elizabeth Fraser. The album was produced by Carbone and Mark Eric Lewis, and was mixed by Collin Dupuis who has previously worked with St. Vincent, The Black Keys and Lana Del Rey.

Carbone explained the meaning of the album, commenting, “This record calls into question the linear patriarchal structures in our society and inspires us to honor our own cyclical nature, femininity and womanhood. The traditional hero’s journey follows the man who goes out into the world and slays the dragon to free the princess. The feminine version of this is looking at the demon inside of you to become friends with it and embrace the aspects you’ve been repressing due to trauma and societal structures. To me, it’s very political work to look at your shadows and confront and integrate them. It’s one of the bravest things we can do and part of how we can change society.”

The Cycle Tracklist

1. Mourning Each Day Away
2. Oh, Rosalie
3. Silver Rain
4. Lose My Love
5. Red Velvet Fruit
6. Horses
7. Run
8. I Miss The Soft Touch Of Rain
9. Tuesday
10. Season Without Light
11. The Good
12. (You’re A) Star
13. Phoenix Rise