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The Staves "I'll Never Leave You Alone"

The Staves, an English indie folk duo of sisters Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor, have released another single from their long-awaited album All Now, which is out on March 22nd.

The new track, titled I’ll Never Leave You Alone, is reminiscent of the band’s earlier work: a soft and lilting folk tune showcasing natural harmonic blend and authentic country influences. Gentle guitar and a steady beat accompany the sisters throughout, while they beautifully sing of the trials and tribulations of adulthood and what it means to mature. Posting on Tiktok, Jessica and Camilla stated that the song is ‘‘about balancing all the intricate parts and the many faces of self and womanhood and the feelings of doubt that come from containing these multitudes. It’s about learning to navigate and live with them. To make friends with your doubt and with yourself’’.

The track follows previous single releases of All Now, and I Don’t Say It, But I feel It, two tracks which blend their classic folk style with more modern pop influences. These two singles, combined with the latest release of I’ll Never Leave You Alone, make for an exciting teaser of what’s to come from the rest of the album.