Chicago’s Lillian King Delivers In Your Long Shadow – A Soulful Indie Debut via Spencer Krug’s Label Pronounced Kroog
Lillian King’s In Your Long Shadow arrives October 24th via Pronounced Kroog, and it’s the kind of debut that doesn’t feel like a debut at all. Written in the aftermath of her father’s passing, the record is a clear-eyed reflection on grief, family, and the fleeting weight of ordinary days. Across ten songs, Lillian weaves together meditations on quiet walks, old rivers, and the strange comfort of repetition, delivered with a voice that’s as strikingly soulful as it is understated.
The album is deeply personal, but it’s Lillian’s ability to make the personal universal that makes these songs linger. A decade of honing her craft, from basement shows in Montreal to solo sets across the U.S. and Canada, has shaped her songwriting into something remarkably grounded. This record is the culmination of those years, but also a starting point for a career that’s clearly on the cusp of wider recognition.
Key to this next chapter is the involvement of Spencer Krug, whose label Pronounced Kroog took Lillian under its wing after a chance tour pairing in 2024. Known for pushing the boundaries of indie music through Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown, Krug’s support brings both credibility and curiosity to In Your Long Shadow. Yet it’s Lillian’s own voice and vision that define the record, crafted with Robert Salazar’s rhythmic ease, Nick DePrey’s atmospheric keys, and Jack Henry’s warm, open production.
The focus track “Shadow” is the heart of the album: a soft, aching song about moving through grief with grace and ritual. Alongside earlier singles “Tiber Creek” and “Echo,” it rounds out a record that moves confidently between sparse folk ballads and subtle full-band arrangements. Fans of Sharon Van Etten, Big Thief, and Mount Eerie will hear echoes here—but Lillian carves her own space, blending indie-folk textures with the natural storytelling instincts of someone who grew up around words and music.
With In Your Long Shadow, Lillian King delivers a quietly stunning debut, an album full of depth, grace, and understated power. It’s the start of something much bigger: a career that promises not just great records, but the kind of connection that keeps listeners coming back. This is a record meant to be lived with, taken on walks, listened to in quiet moments, and held close when things get heavy. And it’s just the beginning.