Los Angeles, CA (September 4, 2024) - Singer-songwriter Conner Cherland is set to release his 6-song EP on October 11, 2024. This new project marks a significant shift in Cherland's artistic journey, as he navigates the path from grief to personal growth and redemption.

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After the release of his debut full-length album "LAKE" in 2023, which explored the depths of loss and grief, Cherland found himself in need of a creative reset. "I knew that if I wanted to continue making music, I needed to redefine my relationship to it and use it as a way to pull joy back into me," Cherland explains.

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This EP is the result of that introspective process. Cherland self-produced the entire project, recording primarily in his apartment in Highland Park, CA. This newfound privacy and independence allowed him to craft a collection of songs that are a truer representation of who he is as an artist.

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To accompany the music, Cherland hand-carved 6 wooden figures, each one representing a song on the EP. These unique, sculptural elements will serve as the single artwork, while a photograph of all 6 figures would represent his astrological chart, and be the album cover.

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"Creating these songs, along with the wood carvings, was cathartic, meditative, and healing for me," Cherland shares. "It was my first time self-producing, and I had to develop new skills and learn how to create without the approval of others. I think this project is such a better representation of who I really am, compared to anything I've created before."

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The second single from the EP, "Pill," is set to be released on Friday, September 13, 2024, with the full EP following on October 11, 2024. Cherland's honest lyrics and emotive vocal delivery continue to captivate listeners, as he explores themes of hope, mental health, hubris, and familial love.

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"This project is a testament to how happy you can feel when you dive into your hobbies," Cherland concludes. "I'm excited to experience this next chapter, and I’m so glad to feel happy about making music again."