American Singer-Songwriter Captures New York Love Story with Warm, Carefree Americana-Pop
Out 16th October 2026 via Capitol
+ From Album ‘Sailor’ (March 2027)
+ Produced by Sachi DiSerafino (Lorde, Wallows, Dijon)
NEW YORK – American singer-songwriter Lila Drew releases “Til You’re Not Around”, out 16th October 2026 via Capitol. The warm, twangy third single from her forthcoming album ‘Sailor’ captures a moment of pure romance unfolding in New York City—a playful account of falling in love for the second time.
The Song: Beginning Something Beautiful
Written by Lila, Sachi DiSerafino, and Brandon Shoop, “Til You’re Not Around” channels the euphoria of unexpected connection. The track evokes southern rock influences (Little Feat, Faces, Cowboy) while maintaining the intimate indie-pop sensibility that defines Drew’s sonic identity.
“When I moved to New York, I fell in love for the second time,” Lila explains. “It was the beginning of my first fall and I was totally caught by surprise. ‘Til You’re Not Around’ is a kind of playful account of the beginning of something so pure and sweet. Walking across the Williamsburg bridge late at night, running into unexpected friends, sitting by the radiator. I felt so inspired by this new kind of love and the song came so naturally.”
Momentum Across Asia
Lila’s previous single “Wine” has crossed 361K all-time Spotify streams globally, with particularly strong performance in Southeast Asia—her top streaming markets include Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. Spotify monthly listeners have grown 5x since the campaign began (32K to 160K peak), with confirmed placement on Spotify’s Fresh Finds Forward program and editorial support across Apple Music (New Music Daily, New in Pop).
The accompanying music video for “Wine” garnered 94K+ views at 54% average watch-through, while social media engagement skyrocketed: Instagram reach increased 1,632% (+232K accounts discovering Lila), with 460K+ profile visits in a single 30-day window.
Album Context: ‘Sailor’
“Til You’re Not Around” arrives as part of a carefully orchestrated rollout for ‘Sailor’, Lila’s forthcoming album exploring heartbreak, contrast, and freedom. Previous singles “Same Old Song” (July) and “Wine” (August) received praise from Wonderland, Clash Music, Official Charts, Ones To Watch, Coup De Main, and With Guitars, while SiriusXM’s Larry Flick personally recommended “Wine”, positioning Lila in the Sheryl Crow and Michelle Branch lineage.
About Lila Drew
Los Angeles-raised and New York-based, Lila Drew is a singer-songwriter whose work bridges indie-pop, Americana, and alternative rock. Influenced by literary traditions (American poetry, Bob Dylan) and diverse sonic references (The Velvet Underground, Peter Gabriel, yacht rock), Drew crafts emotionally resonant songs that balance confession with self-aware humor.
Working closely with executive producer Sachi DiSerafino, ‘Sailor’ captures Drew’s journey through heartbreak and renewal—fearless, youthful, and free.
Single Details
Single: “Til You’re Not Around”
Release Date: 16th October 2026
Label: Capitol
Management: ThreeSixZero
Producer: Sachi DiSerafino
Writers: Lila Drew, Sachi DiSerafino, Brandon Shoop
Album: ‘Sailor’
Album Release Date: March 2027
Streaming Stats:
- Spotify monthly listeners: 160K peak (5x growth)
- “Wine” all-time Spotify streams: 361K+
- “Wine” music video: 94K+ views (54% avg watch-through)
- Instagram reach growth: +1,632% (+232K new audience)
- Top streaming markets: Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia
For fans of: Role Model, Stella Lefty, Clairo, Maya Hawke, Del Water Gap, Holly Humberstone, Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Maggie Rogers
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