LITANY UNVEILS DEBUT ALBUM + TITLE TRACK ‘SADGIRL’ ALBUM RELEASED, 25TH APRIL ON NETTWERK  HEADLINE TOUR FEB 2025 

February 3, 2025 BY Bailey Vigliaturo

Litany continues to sharpen her introspective, shimmering pop with the announcement of her debut album, Sadgirl, set for release on 25th April, 2025, via Nettwerk.

Arriving alongside the announcement, is the album’s title track, a bold and defiant anthem that pairs Litany’s signature glossy-pop craftsmanship with raw, self-aware lyricism. Exploring the complexities of denial and mental health, Sadgirl transforms personal struggles into a cathartic, danceable moment.

Reflecting on ‘Sadgirl’ Litany describes, “This song is a denial dancehall banger and the ‘I told you so’ anthem for parents everywhere,” Litany explains. “For many years I was in denial about how bad my mental health had gotten, but writing Sadgirl became my way of confronting it—turning something painful into something that feels powerful and liberating.”

Following Litany’s sold-out headline show at London’s The Lower Third and her recent releases—‘Future Us’, ‘Jelly Tot’, and the collaboration with rising star Kai Bosch, ‘Hello, Anxiety’— ‘Sadgirl’ is the debut album that’s as raw and real as it gets. Over 11 tracks, it offers an unapologetic dive into mental health struggles, emotional wreckage, and the messy, slow road to self-discovery. Born from the wreckage of breakdowns and the aftermath of a long, hard journey, the record is the sound of someone peeling back layers, unearthing both despair and defiant joy along the way.

Tracks like the bruising yet empowering ‘Kingpin’ lay bare Litany’s struggles with personal demons and the toxic pressures of the industry that raised her. But it’s not all heavy: the cheeky debut single ‘Jelly Tot’ marks a turning point, a punchy burst of sass as Litany shakes off the dark cloud and reclaims her power. ‘Future Us’ brings a rare, almost naive optimism to the mix with its Vampire Weekend-inspired sax and sun-drenched vibe—it’s a reminder that joy can coexist with struggle.

And then there’s the haunting ‘Vertigo’, which starts with emotional dependency and swells into a sobering realisation of self-worth. Closing with the present-tense introspection of ‘Alright’, Sadgirl ends on a bittersweet yet hopeful note, with Litany finally coming to terms with herself and her imperfections. This is an album about owning your story—no matter how painful or beautiful—and it’s a powerful reminder that even in your darkest moments, there’s always a way out. And sometimes, the only way through is to dance your way out of the darkness.

Turning down the volume on the music industry while cranking up the raw, unfiltered realities of life is something Litany knows all too well. Her reluctance to face her inner turmoil is understandable when you consider her journey. Since launching her career in 2015, she’s worked intensely to elevate her project to new heights. Her breakthrough came with ‘Bedroom’, a track that exploded in popularity after its brief feature in a Wrigley’s Extra commercial, amassing nearly 60 million streams on Spotify. Her ascent seemed unstoppable, further bolstered when national treasure Joe Lycett directed her music video for the single ‘Uh Huh’. Litany’s initial years in London were a whirlwind of parties and dazzling city lights, fulfilling the dreams she had long harbored. But as 2019 gave way to 2020, she found herself grappling with mounting anxiety, stress, and depression. 

Following a string of standout airplay moments—including BBC Radio 1’s Future Pop, BBC Radio 2, and a glowing endorsement from Elton John on his Rocket Hour show—Litany is poised to begin an exciting new chapter. Having already sold-out iconic London venues like The Garage, Scala, and more recently The Lower Third, she’s now gearing up for additional headline dates in February 2025, with stops in London, Leeds, and Manchester. Tickets available here

Live Dates:

Tue 18th Feb – Headrow House, Leeds

Wed 19th Feb – Night and Day, Manchester

Fri 21st Feb – Oslo, London