Rhiannon Hope

About the EP

Weaving odes to jazz greats into tales of the working class experience and stitching gentle twangs into accordion hums, All Things, Rising and Returning marks the debut release from Leeds-based folk artist Rhiannon Hope. The EP nurtures a unique blend of traditional folk and contemporary influences, with Rhiannon looking to the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Aldous Harding for sonic guidance.

The resulting sound is at once delicate and deliberate, wistful yet soulful, and, perhaps most of all, timeless.

All Things, Rising and Returning - Vinyl Front Cover — Vinyl sleeve front

All Things, Rising and Returning - Vinyl Back Cover — Vinyl sleeve back

'All Things, Rising and Returning' arrives on streaming and Vinyl 25th September. Listen to an advance stream here (please do not share).

Lead single 'B.B.' arrives 4th September

Lead single 'B.B' shows off Hope's talent for melody and intimacy in her approach to folk. Softly-picked strings form a tapestry of sound around Hope's enchanting harmonies, as she examines her place in the world.

B.B., at its core, is about imposter syndrome, yet simultaneously being welcomed with open arms, and not knowing how to compute these two very strong emotions - it's about feeling very different and being very aware of that. Perhaps it is a form of self-soothing, of reassurance for myself.

'B.B.' arrives on 4th September. Listen to an advance stream here (please do not share).

'B.B.' single artwork

Tracklist

All Things, Rising and Returning

All Things, Rising and Returning
B.B.
Indulge
Toothpaste (Live)*

*only included on physical copies

On the eponymous track, Hope pairs her strong, swirling vocals with the gentle whirrs of an accordion, evoking all the ethereality of the release title, while 'Indulge' builds upon the beauty of 'B.B.' with playful plucks and strengthened vocal prowess. Physical copies of the EP will feature a bonus track, a live recording of 'Toothpaste' recorded at Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds, as well as artwork created by Rhiannon herself.

Following the release of 'B.B.', Rhiannon's debut EP, All Things, Rising and Returning, will arrive digitally and on vinyl on 25th September via Private Regcords.

Artist Statement

I feel things are becoming rapidly impersonal and abstract, and so with the cover art for All Things, Rising and Returning, I wanted it to be as tactile an experience as possible, as a kind of gentle rebellion. Everything about the record is physical: it was recorded live, the cover art, both single and EP are embroidered by me, the songs came together slowly through playing with the band; even most of the instruments are acoustic. In a world where media is becoming so fast-paced and often short-lived, I want All Things, Rising and Returning to act as a break from the need to rush - taking time with things should not be underestimated or devalued.

All Things, Rising and Returning EP Artwork

Rhiannon's hand embroidered artwork for 'All Things, Rising and Returning'

About Rhiannon Hope

Helming from Leeds-via-Liverpool, Rhiannon Hope has quickly found her footing in Yorkshire's grassroots scene, collecting a unique band of multi-instrumentalists along the way. Together, they create textured, jazz-influenced folk soundscapes which act as a bed for Rhiannon's bittersweet experiences of womanhood, identity and the working class.

Somewhere between her unfaltering vibrato and intimate songwriting, Hope has earned a loyal following in her adopted city, as well as a tour support spot with Gal Go (of King Krule).

The songs have been pressed onto wax by Vinyl Press, which will mark the first vinyl release both for Rhiannon and for Leeds-based label Private Regcords. But the record feels far stronger than most debuts, carrying a sense of intention in its songwriting and production that most artists only hone much later into their discographies.

Live Dates - September 2025

6th September

Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

*support slot with Green Gardens

19th September

Alder Bar, Sheffield

*headline, supported by The Tallulahs and Bellza

27th September

Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds

*vinyl release headline, supported by catbandcat and Drury Hill

28th September

The Grove, Nottingham

*headline, supported by Drury Hill and flöat

29th September

The Windmill, London

*headline/support tbc, with Drury Hill and more.

Surrounding the release of All Things, Rising and Returning, Hope will return to the road for a run of dates throughout September. On the 6th, she plays her first show at Leeds' most beloved venue, the Brudenell, alongside fellow folk aficionados Green Gardens.

TO ANNOUNCE DEBUT EP