Nate Amos, known professionally as This Is Lorelei, has released a new album reflecting a significant personal transformation marked by sobriety and creative renewal. The indie musician, who first emerged on the scene in 2012, has built a substantial body of work characterized by a diverse range of styles spanning bedroom pop, alt-country, and indie rock.

At 35, Amos’s prolific output—once dispersed across dozens of self-produced albums and EPs on platforms such as Bandcamp—has evolved alongside his journey through depression and substance abuse. Now sober, he completed his latest album, *The Singer in My Band*, at his Brooklyn home, where he has maintained a do-it-yourself studio since relocating there in 2017.

The album, set for release on September 11 through the Matador label, diverges from much of his earlier work with its more upbeat, twangy sound influenced by his bluegrass roots. Raised partly in rural Vermont and son of bluegrass musician Bob Amos, Nate Amos’s new material channels a “country soul” that marks a contrast to the experimental and often darker tones that defined his previous recordings.

Amos’s career began amidst personal upheaval, with teenage years marked by rebellion and substance use, including extensive psychedelic experimentation. Despite those challenges, he eventually settled into Chicago’s music scene, experimenting with genres from psychedelic beats to chamber pop and post-punk, often producing vast quantities of music that sometimes led to notoriety on digital platforms. His work explored themes of anxiety, depression, and the impact of technology on nature.

Collaboration has also played a key role in Amos’s artistic development. He became part of the band Water from Your Eyes alongside Rachel Brown, a partnership that survived both their romantic breakup and geographical distance when Amos moved to New York. The experience contributed to his evolving sound, blending electropop elements with indie sensibilities.

In recent years, Amos’s sobriety has been pivotal. After quitting alcohol and hard drugs in 2021, followed by cannabis in 2022, he committed himself to a demanding work ethic, creating music for long hours daily to stave off relapse. This period saw his songwriting become more melodic and refined, culminating in his 2024 album *Box for Buddy, Box for Star*, his first released while sober. The album featured emotionally resonant tracks that caught the attention of prominent indie artists who later covered his work.

Despite ongoing challenges, including occasional visual hallucinations linked to past drug use, Amos remains dedicated to his music as a form of healing and connection. He describes This Is Lorelei as a “safe space” for others dealing with similar struggles while acknowledging the responsibility that comes with having a growing audience.

Amos’s latest record promises to build on this trajectory, offering a sound that is both personal and accessible. With its release through Matador, a label also home to Water from Your Eyes, *The Singer in My Band* highlights a creative chapter shaped by renewal, resilience, and a renewed artistic vision.