Rachael Wood's debut pulls together jangle, fuzz and reverb-heavy guitar across ten tracks recorded at Orange Room Music Studios in West Sussex. The Brighton-based guitarist and vocalist spent early 2026 finishing songs she'd been sitting on, working with producer Colin Walker to shape material that shifts between bright indie hooks, noisy outbursts and quieter stretches. Electric and acoustic guitars lead, backed by Hammond and Farfisa organs, drums, bass, and occasional Stylophone.
The writing circles themes of uncertainty and self-examination, the kind that surfaces when plans fall apart. Tracks like "The Narcissist" and "Death Drive" sit alongside "Surfy #10", which leans into the guitar tones its title suggests. The production leaves space for the instruments to breathe without over-polishing, and the vocals stay understated rather than pushing to the front.
This will appeal to listeners after guitar-driven indie that doesn't sand off its rough edges. It's a solid first statement from someone who's spent time playing other people's material and has now committed her own ideas to tape.
