Louise Harrison - 'Blame It On The Moon'

There’s a quiet confidence that runs through 'Blame It on the Moon', the kind that doesn’t need to announce itself loudly to be felt. Louise Harrison’s latest album is intimate, reflective, and guided by a voice that knows exactly where it’s been and where it wants to go next.

Rooted in deep musical understanding yet never weighed down by it, the record moves with a natural elegance. Harrison’s singing is the clear centre of gravity: poised, expressive, and emotionally precise. Here, she trusts tone, phrasing, and restraint to do the heavy lifting. The result is a collection that feels lived-in rather than performed.

Across the album, original material sits comfortably alongside reinterpreted songs. But she treats every piece with the same care, reshaping familiar melodies through her own lens while allowing her self-penned work to breathe and reveal its subtleties. There’s a sense of storytelling here that feels literary as much as musical, where each track is a small chapter, guided by mood rather than momentum.

Sonically, 'Blame It on the Moon' leans into warmth and clarity. The arrangements are thoughtful and uncluttered, giving space for nuance to surface. Acoustic textures, gentle instrumentation, and measured dynamics create an atmosphere that invites close listening.

What makes the album especially compelling is how seamlessly technique and feeling intertwine. Harrison’s background is evident in the control and precision of her delivery, but it never overshadows the emotional core. Instead, it deepens it by allowing moments of vulnerability, longing, and quiet resolve to land with authenticity.

'Blame It on the Moon' invites you in, sits with you, and leaves something behind. Louise Harrison has crafted a record that glows softly rather than blinding, and in doing so, proves that subtlety, when handled with care, can be just as powerful as spectacle.