Phoebe Green Announces New Album ‘Premature Nostalgia’ with Single ‘There’s Always Someone Kicking The Seat’

Manchester singer-songwriter Phoebe Green has unveiled her upcoming album *Premature Nostalgia*, set for release on October 2 via The Green Dream Machine/Absolute, according to a press release. The project, her first since 2022’s *Lucky Me*, features the lead single “There’s Always Someone Kicking The Seat,” which blends electronic rhythms with her “matter-of-fact” spoken-word delivery and “spectral, delicate vocals,” as described by the artist.

What’s the Tracklist for *Premature Nostalgia*?

The album includes 11 tracks, including “I Don’t Play It Cool, I Play It Steaming” featuring Picture Parlour’s Katherine Parlour. Other songs include “Polluting You With Me,” “Screen Glow Halo,” and “Silver,” with the latter serving as a reflective finale. Green confirmed the tracklist in a statement, emphasizing the album’s focus on “sentimental overattachment” and “premature grieving,” themes she explored through field recordings of Manchester’s industrial and club scenes.

How Does the New Album Differ From Her Debut?

*Premature Nostalgia* follows *Lucky Me*, which earned four stars from NME in 2022. The new work, co-written and produced with her sister Lucy Green (Elucyve), diverges from her debut’s indie-pop foundations by incorporating “chaotic emotional journeys” and electronic experimentation. Green described the album as her “only proper break-up song,” contrasting it with the “worlds within worlds of indie pop brilliance” praised in *Lucky Me*’s review.

Who Are Phoebe Green’s Influences?

Green cited Jockstrap, James Blake, Imogen Heap, and FKA Twigs as inspirations for *Premature Nostalgia*, noting their impact on the album’s “visceral” storytelling and “sonic chaos.” She also highlighted the role of Manchester’s cultural landscape, using field recordings to “capture the city’s industrial heartbeat,” a nod to the city’s reputation as a hub for experimental music.

Why Is This Album Significant for Her Career?

The release marks a thematic and sonic evolution for Green, who previously described *Lucky Me* as a celebration of “letting go of inhibition.” *Premature Nostalgia* explores “sentimental overattachment” and “controlling the grieving process,” reflecting a deeper introspection. The album’s collaboration with Parlour and use of Manchester’s soundscape position Green as a distinct voice in contemporary indie-electronic music.

What’s Next for Phoebe Green?

Pre-orders for *Premature Nostalgia* are available via The Green Dream Machine/Absolute. Green has not yet announced tour dates, but her focus on Manchester’s creative community suggests local performances may follow. The album’s release coincides with a broader trend of artists blending personal storytelling with experimental production, a shift seen in works by peers like FKA Twigs and James Blake.

For updates on release dates and tour announcements, follow Phoebe Green on social media or visit her official website.