For an artist whose debut collection is built around the idea that “words fall short,” Gabrielle Lovelace has already managed to say quite a lot. Her six-song EP, Poetry In Emotion, is out now on Old Bear Records — and it has already cracked the Top 5 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart. That kind of early traction suggests listeners are connecting with something deeper than a simple playlist shuffle.
The six-song set has landed in the Top 5 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart
Lovelace, who co-produced the EP with Anthony Hoisington and Chris Hoisington, describes the project as a mosaic of the places and experiences that have shaped her. The arrangements lean into strings and theatrical flourishes, pairing introspective lyrics with a cinematic sweep. But the artist is clear about one thing: this is not background music. “It’s intentionally vague, yet detailed and honest. It’s designed to be listened to top down, so the collection creates a singular experience,” Lovelace explains.
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It’s intentionally vague, yet detailed and honest. It’s designed to be listened to top down, so the collection creates a singular experience”— Gabrielle LovelaceNASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ —
The EP opens with “Heaven Knows,” a track that showcases Lovelace’s warm, velvet tones as she contemplates life’s meaning and the choices we make in the face of time. From there, the journey becomes more personal. “I Don’t Remember London” grew out of a family trip she took at age four and can barely recall. A return visit to London in 2024 helped her shape that lingering feeling into a song, with strings, keys, electric guitar and tolling bells evoking a sense of longing. A carnival-like music box outro brings the alternative-leaning track to a dreamlike close.
“Three-Quarter Rhyme,” described as a companion piece to “I Don’t Remember London,” explores the origins of dreams and ideas through production inspired by musical theater and glam rock. Lovelace elaborates: “Ultimately, words fall short, as does music. Our feelings are too grandiose to be squeezed into three-minute offerings. But the attempt to describe them has always felt like an exhilarating dance to me. This song feels like that dance.”
On “Songs That Understand,” Lovelace pays tribute to the music that has carried her through uncertainty and hope. “Songs are nothing short of miraculous to me,” she shares. “They’re threads of science, math and emotion all woven into sonic tapestries which have the power to change lives. Even the songs that are hyper specific have a way of resonating with us for various reasons. There’s a universality in the specificity of lyrics and music, and tapping into the magic of that is what I’m deeply passionate about. For every unexpected experience I go through, I always thank God for songs that understand.”
The EP closes with “Beautiful Blur,” a soul-stirring reflection on life, love and the idea that we all carry purpose as we journey together in this world.
Lovelace’s path to this debut was shaped by both the beauty of her surroundings and the weight of personal struggle. Growing up in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, she was immersed in music from an early age as the daughter of a musician and a music industry professional. She began writing songs in elementary school, using lyrics in place of a journal. With degrees in English and creative writing, her music reflects a deep love for language and a gift for storytelling. Following a diagnosis of Lyme disease, she turned to songwriting for solace, drawing strength and clarity during a challenging season of isolation. The result is a collection of introspective, lyrically rich songs that highlight her warm alto and thoughtful perspective.
Influenced by Bobbie Gentry and Joni Mitchell, Lovelace explores questions of faith, identity, and purpose with poetic honesty. Grounded yet imaginative, her music invites listeners into a world where truth and beauty intertwine.
Old Bear Records, the New York-based label behind the release, was founded in 2017 by brothers Anthony and Chris Hoisington alongside business partner Lukas Iverson. The label’s roster spans instrumental, folk, indie rock, gospel, blues, singer-songwriter and avant-garde genres. With a focus on artistic expression and a warm, unconventional approach, Old Bear has already earned Billboard-charting and Grammy®-nominated releases.
Why it matters: In an era where singles dominate and streaming algorithms reward the quick listen, Lovelace is betting on the album as a complete artistic statement — and the charts are proving her right. Her willingness to turn personal hardship into a cohesive, theatrical work signals a songwriter who is thinking beyond the three-minute track, and her early success suggests audiences are hungry for that kind of depth.
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