Australian singer-songwriter Liz Stringer has unveiled her latest track, “To Survive”, ahead of her new album The Second High, set for release on Friday, March 28th.
A ballad featuring soaring strings and lush piano, “To Survive” carries a message of hope and strength, reflecting both the sadness and resilience found in these personal stories. The song was inspired by a friend Stringer met through fundraising at a Melbourne housing crisis centre.
“After doing some fundraising together, I formed a relationship with some of the staff there and my conversations with this incredibly generous individual simultaneously broke my heart and reminded me of the indefatigable power of the human spirit,” Stringer explains. “He now works with youth who are in similar positions and has been able to use this profoundly difficult start to his life as a way to help kids who desperately need someone they can trust.
“He had adult mentors at pivotal moments who he says helped to save his life and now he’s able to be that person for vulnerable younger ones. I’m so grateful to him for his generosity in sharing his story with me and have huge respect for what he puts into his community.”
The Second High will be her seventh studio album, following the success of First Time Really Feeling in 2021. That album, which debuted at #14 on the ARIA Charts and earned Album of the Week honors from RRR, PBS FM, and 2SER, was all about digging deep. In contrast, The Second High explores themes of cleansing and renewal. The album features bold jazz, funk, and soul influences, expanding Stringer’s creative territory and her connection with listeners.
Produced in 2023 at Iguana Studios in Brixton, UK, The Second High was shaped in collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer Ivor Novello and engineer Beni Giles. The 10-track album promises to be emotionally powerful and impactful.
Stringer will kick off her Australian tour on April 11th in Melbourne (see dates here).
Liz Stringer’s “To Survive” is out now via Dot Dash Recordings. Pre-save or pre-order The Second High (album) here.
