Virgin Lake by Philine Sonny
Virgin Lake is Philine Sonny’s boldest statement yet, a coming-of-age record that traces the path from rage and disillusionment to transformation and acceptance. Inspired by Benedict Wells’ novel Hard Land and written during a solo trip to Norway, the album unfolds in four parts: youthful defiance, bitter disillusionment, renewal through new people and memories, and ultimately, acceptance of life’s imperfections.
“The way I wanted to write this album is by guiding myself through the process of growing up and overcoming the past. The order of the songs and the album title is inspired by Benedict Wells’ book ‘Hard Land’ and the idea for that came to me on a solo trip to Norway in summer of 2024,” Philine Sonny reflects.
Tracklist
| 1. | The Band | |
| 2. | Outrun | |
| 3. | All the Ways I Break | |
| 4. | Eye for an Eye | |
| 5. | Weak Spot | |
| 6. | September | |
| 7. | Philine Sonny & BROCKHOFF & Shelter Boy - Back Then (I Was Something) | |
| 8. | Gatekeeper | 2:43 |
| 9. | Rush Hour Traffic | |
| 10. | I MISS YOU | |
| 11. | Rotten Fruit | |
| 12. | Water to a Seed | |
| 13. | Dog Bite | |
| 14. | Made for You | |
Credits
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Philine Sonny is immediate. Her music compels you to want to dance,
cry, scream, and you’ll want to roll the windows down and go for an endless drive. The German-
born alternative singer-songwriter and producer is a master of hook-packed, guitar driven pop
catharsis, and she’s only just getting started.