Essex-born singer-songwriter Florence Sommerville is set to release her highly anticipated debut album, Endless Horizon, on July 18th under Floville Music. The album launch will be marked by an exclusive full-band performance at the Sound Lounge in Sutton on July 17th. Endless Horizon will be available as a 12-track digital download and on CD, which includes four additional bonus acoustic tracks. While the album will not initially be available on streaming platforms, earlier singles, including ‘(I’ll Be Your) Best Broken Heart,’ ‘California,’ and ‘Broken Pieces’ (featured on Holler’s Best New Country playlist) are available on DSPs.

Criss-crossing country genres the way she journeys through life, with wild abandonment, passion and intensity, the youthful independent singer-songwriter has created a uniquely sophisticated and signature manifesto, a bold indication that Florence Sommerville has at the outset of her career found her perfect stride. As ENDLESS HORIZON gloriously unfolds. Florence emerges as one of the more gifted melodists, subtly versatile singers, and liberated lyricists of her generation. 

Florence emotionally journeys through the upheavals we all encounter in relationships. Whether it be the tentative discovery of first love, the heartache of a breakup or the impossibility of a love that cannot be, Florence crosses that minefield with a maturity and sureness of a voice that belies her youthfulness.

Each track offers a unique perspective: the empowering defiance of ‘(I’ll Be Your) Best Broken Heart,’ the nostalgic longing of ‘Silly Little Things,’ and the reflective tone of ‘Broken Pieces.’ Other standout tracks include the poignant ‘Love Me Then,’ the stirring ‘Forget The Water,’ and the vividly character-driven ‘Molasses,’ which addresses the challenging subject of father-daughter mental abuse. Florence also embraces optimism in the summery anthem ‘Cut And Run,’ a perfect soundtrack to the boundless possibilities of life.

Guided by manager Alan Cackett and thanks to the production skills of Alan West and the superb musicianship of the gifted players, every track boasts evocative, affectionate touches. This eclectic set is awash in satisfying country music elements, yet it never feels nostalgic, mixing pleasurable sounds with a bracing dose of modern-day arrangements for a riveting listen. The result is a perfect showcase for Florence Sommerville’s unique talents, revealing a singer of effortless ease, who nails unshakable hooks as she lyrically navigates descriptive leaps and bounds. The fact that ENDLESS HORIZON also marks her debut, makes this effort all the more remarkable.

Florence began her musical journey in Orsett, Essex, picking up the guitar at the age of eight and writing songs by 12. A seasoned performer, she reached the finals of Open Mic UK at London’s O2 Indigo Arena at just 14 and has since appeared at prestigious festivals like Latitude, Maverick Festival, and AMA Music Week in Nashville. She has co-written with acclaimed Nashville songwriters and performed at iconic venues such as the Bluebird Café in Nashville and the Green Note in London.

In Britain, Florence has opened for artists like Diana Jones, Tom Robinson, and Hannah Aldridge and sold out her debut headline show at Camden Chapel in London. Her music reflects a deep-rooted authenticity and a commitment to storytelling, making her a refreshing presence in modern Country music. There’s a raw, rootsy quality to Florence’s music that belies her youthfulness. She doesn’t arrive as the next ready-made Country star beauty figure Barbie doll; there is an unquestionable realness in the way Florence makes sense of life through her music.