"Dear Happy" is an optimistic pop album that tells of Gabrielle's life and reflects the experiences and cultures that have inspired her on her tours and travels over the last few years. Her time in Japan has strongly influenced Gabrielle. She has visited the country six times. It runs like a red thread through her work. For the new album Gabrielle Aplin worked with producers Mike Spencer (Tom Walker, Zara Larsson, Years & Years), Lostboy (Dua Lipa, Becky Hill, Sigala), The Barn Productions (Lewis Capaldi, Dean Lewis) and 5YA (Sigrid). On "Dear Happy" we hear some of the most personal lyrics Gabrielle has ever released, plus an impressive range of musical influences we're not used to from her. The album shows the wonderful versatility of Gabrielle Aplin as a pop star and songwriter. The title track completes the album and sums it up perfectly: Delicate piano tones build up into a wonderful pop production and the almost therapeutic lyrics Gabrielle sings here overcome the sadness and look into a positive future.
