Maine-based singer-songwriter Louisa Stancioff is releasing her debut album, When We Were Looking, on April 12 via Yep Roc. We have the premiere of the latest single, “Cigarette,” a tender folk track that highlights her gently lilting voice. Watch the accompanying video, directed by Matt Gaillet, below.
“I wrote ‘Cigarette’ with my friend Zack when I was living around the corner from him in LA in 2020,” Louisa says. “He set up a drum machine, a dreamy synth loop, and we both started playing guitar. We came out of the jam with most of the song form, and I wrote the lyrics and bridge one night while my roommate was cooking me dinner. It’s a flashback to a confusing and complicated visit I had with an ex. Although some of the lyrics are wistful – ’cause you’re not done with me yet’ – I like that the song is generally playful and sweet, and seems to have a sense of closure to it. I’ve written about that relationship a lot, and ‘Cigarette’ is the most light-hearted take on it yet.”
Louisa has some Northeastern tour dates in April surrounding the release of her album, including an NYC show at Sundown on April 21. See all dates below.
LOUISA STANCIOFF: 2024 TOUR DATES
04/12 – Rockland, ME – Triangle Art Gallery
04/13 – Portland ME – Oxbow Brewery
04/18 – Cambridge, MA – Club Passim
04/19 – Northampton, MA – Parlor Room
04/20 – Warren, RI – Galactic Theatre
04/21 – Queens, NY – Sundown