ISQ

Angela is a song about domestic abuse, the silence that so often surrounds it, and the uneasy question of what to do when you suspect someone is in trouble but don’t quite know how to help.

Told from a neighbour’s perspective, it takes its name from the “Ask for Angela” initiative and explores the tension between witnessing someone else’s pain and finding the courage to act.

It’s the fourth and final single from my upcoming album The Silence is Deafening. It’s not an easy song to share, but it’s one I felt I needed to write. Irene x

“Angela” is available to stream on all good platforms.

"Animal" is the first glimpse into my upcoming fifth album, The Silence is Deafening. The upcoming release unveils a darker, guitar-driven sound described as “noir jazz meets Massive Attack”.

Recorded at Crescent Records on a rainy November day, this session holds a special place in my heart. It was one of those wonderfully creative days in the studio when everything seemed to click — the music, the people, the atmosphere.

Looking back, I really feel it marked the beginning of a new chapter for me musically, and you can hear some of the sounds and textures that would go on to shape The Silence is Deafening.

I hope you enjoy this live studio performance of Faded. Irene x

For over two decades, I've been writing, recording and performing original music that sits somewhere between jazz, alternative pop and electronic textures. Through ISQ, I work with a band of exceptional musicians to create songs that blur genres, tell stories and invite listeners into a rich emotional landscape. I hope you'll join me. Irene x

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