Biography

Guess who's back? Yep, it’s Jennie Arnau! After a 15-year "vacation" (because, you know, life, love, and the small matter of time passing by), the Americana singer-songwriter is finally dropping A Rising Tide, the much-anticipated follow-up to her 2010 album Chasing Giants.

Older? Check. Wiser? Absolutely. More stories than you can shake a tambourine at? You bet. Jennie’s been through the wringer—losing her mother, reflecting on life’s twists and turns—and now she’s ready to share the soundtrack of that journey. A Rising Tide is a collection of songs about resilience, reflection, and the quiet strength that comes from just rolling with the punches. And let’s be honest, she’s earned it.

Produced by the one and only Phil Palazzollo (Neko Case, The New Pornographers), this album is a sonic ride through life's messy beauty. Featuring an all-star lineup—Pete Levin (The Highwomen, Jason Isbell) on piano, Alan Lerner (Zen Tricksters) on drums, Binky Griptite (Dap-Kings, Amy Winehouse) on guitar, Jacob Jolliff (Yonder Mountain String Band) on mandolin, Mike Savino (Tall Tall Trees) on banjo, and Brett Bass (yes, Bass) holding down the low end—it’s Americana with a twist. Think southern charm meets New York grit, with a healthy dose of heart.

This is raw, real, and as emotionally charged as a heart-to-heart with a good friend (preferably over a glass of wine or two). If you’ve been waiting for Jennie’s return (or even if you didn’t know you were), this album is worth every second of the 15-year wait. A Rising Tide is proof that good things take time—and this "older" artist? She’s just getting started.