Ahead of the release, she has shared the final glimpse into the project with the single ‘Stream of Consciousness’. Backed by a snaking bassline, Elbert’s honeyed vocals reference texts by philosopher J. Krishnamurti and the Buddhist concept of ‘Mahamudra.’ She explains, “It’s intention-setting, a prayer; lovingly and respectfully acknowledging the perpetual cycle of life and death.”

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A lust-for-life manifesto, the track is about seeking value beyond the material, and wealth beyond money, with sweet harmonies floating over sinuous, folk-funk rhythms. Elbert expands, “It’s about experiencing joy in simple, innate pleasures; but also a dig at the systems that try to convince us that we’re more ‘consumer’ than spirit or animal.”

The track also prominently features the funk-tinged guitar playing of Dylan Day (Amos Lee, Grace Potter, Nick Hakim, Ethan Gruska), a friend of Elbert who played alongside her in Jenny Lewis’ band, and follows the previous single ‘Not Alone’.

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