Long Time Coming single & video is out now
Invaluable Vol. 2 is set to be released 3rd of November
Following her ‘Invaluable Vol. 1’ EP this July, North London’s homegrown DIY icon Delilah Holliday will release ‘Invaluable Vol. 2’ on November 3rd via One Little Independent Records. The former received support from the likes of BBC 6 Music including Jamz Supernova’s ‘New Music Fix’, NTS, Crack, DIY, The Line Of Best Fit, Clash Magazine, The Independent, Loud & Quiet, Hunger Magazine, So Young, Brooklyn Vegan and more. The two EPs combine to create the ‘Invaluable’ mixtape, released on limited edition 12” transparent violet vinyl.
WATCH THE ‘LONG TIME COMING VIDEO‘ directed by Akinola Davies Jr.
New single ‘Long Time Coming’ features epic, soaring pop hooks and messaging that feels absolutely integral to her ethics, of self-belief and seeking emotional balance through art, family and collective experiences. It’s released alongside a new video by Akinola Davies. The award-winning filmmaker has recently shot for Burberry, Kenzo, BBC & Bianca Saunders as well as music videos for Tirzah.
Of the video Delilah tells us that ‘Long Time Coming’ is “the sequel to Liquid Pearl and the final instalment of the story me and Akin came up with together. The fight scenes in my opinion are meant to symbolise the constant battles we as creatives have to face with ourselves and our egos. In order to create, I feel like we have to destroy a part of ourselves to birth something even more magnificent. The bloodied sword and severed head symbolize the destruction of ignorance and the dawning of knowledge”.
‘Invaluable Vol. 2’ works as a heady tale of caution, and the search for clarity in creativity outside of the intoxicating noise that surrounds us all. It’s about being true to oneself despite what doubts or distractions we may face. It’s also about the confidence and support that comes from the acceptance of this. Seven tracks map something of a journey, that can be viewed in the context of a single night out, but recall thematic elements that are universal. Delilah tells us that “the first part of the EP is very downtempo. It’s got a couple of little uppers in it, but it’s sort of introducing you to the quest you’re gonna go on. The second part is like the wild ride, and then you start going downhill. And it screeches to a stop when you remember who you are again”.
Like ‘Vol. 1’, ‘Vol. 2’ was co-written and co-produced with composer Raphael Ninot.Musically the collection ranges from industrial club anthems and delirious beats to atmospherically produced moments of euphoria. Delilah’s authenticity is distinct in her delivery and lyrics, which continue to probe class and societal issues as she guides the listener through her realm of realisations. A key theme that follows from ‘Vol. 1’ is that of identity and roots. Growing up on Holloway Road and beginning her creative endeavours with family members continues this sense of community and groundedness.
Skinny Girl Diet, which she founded at the age of 14 with her sister Ursula and their cousin Amelia, were a staple of the 2010’s UK indie-punk landscape. She then successfully transitioned to her current solo moniker with the release of her debut single ‘Babylon’ in 2018. Shortly after, she would appear on the Baxter Dury album ‘B.E.D’ alongside Étienne de Crécy.
In a short time, she’s worked with some of the best across both the music and fashion world including Neneh Cherry, Vivienne Westwood, Ghost Poet and more. In 2021 alone she hosted a ‘Goddess Energy Experience’ show at The Old Blue Last with Tyson and Grove, headlined St Pancras Old Church, partnered with Marshall Amps, and she performed an exclusive A/V live session with FACT Magazine. She’s also presented her own monthly NTS Radio show since 2016.
This November Delilah will be launching ‘Invaluable’ at Hackney Social, before heading out on tour with Georgia.
Art credit: Carter O’Sullivan
Photo credit: SOB
artist Delilah Holliday
title Invaluable Vol. 2
single Long Time Coming (out now)
label OLI
date 3rd November
format digital
pre-order
Tracklist:1. Hesitate (RADIO EMBARGO UNTIL 3RD NOVEMBER)
2. Liquid Pearl
3. 1000 Transformations (RADIO EMBARGO UNTIL 3RD NOVEMBER)
4. Drugs Again (RADIO EMBARGO UNTIL 3RD NOVEMBER)
5. Travelled (RADIO EMBARGO UNTIL 3RD NOVEMBER)
6. Long Time Coming
7. On My Own Wave (RADIO EMBARGO UNTIL 3RD NOVEMBER)
Live dates
9th Nov – London – Hackney Social
Supporting Georgia;
22nd Nov – Glasgow – Room 2
24th Nov – Liverpool – District
25th Nov – Manchester – Canvas
26th Nov – Leeds – Brudenell Social Club
28th Nov – Cardiff – Clwb Ifor Bach
29th Nov – Bristol – Thekla
30th Nov – London – Colour Factory
2nd Dec – Paris – La Boule Noire
3rd Dec – Brussels – AB Club
4th Dec – Amsterdam – Paradiso Noord
6th Dec – Berlin – Franzz Club
Video credits
Director: Akinola Davies
Producer: Ayomide Alli
Production Manager: Zion Roache
Production Assistant: Matt Turner
1st Ad: Sam Barnham
Runner: Tyler Moore
Dop: Xenia Patricia
1ac: Ola Wawryszuk
2nd Ac: Kun Yung
Gaffer: Sachin Parmar
Director’s Assistant + Photographer: Effie Crompton
Production Designer: Hugo Harris
Stylist: Zahra Asmail
Hair & Make-Up: Jenny Glynn & Tabna Ghazal
Stunt Co-Ordinator/Final Boss: Kenny Knight
Delilha’s Opponent: Georgia Munroe
Body Double: Ayeesha Hussain
Edit: Akinola Davies
Grade: Jason Wallis
Grade Producer: Oliver Whitworth & Olivia Jessop
Company: Etc
Co-Production: Red Clay Films X Dmnd Clr