Runo Plum’s ‘Be Gentle With Me’: New Indie Single & Debut LP ‘patching’

🎧 Runo Plum’s ‘Be Gentle With Me’: An Intimate Glimpse Into the Heart of New Indie LP, ‘patching’

Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Runo Plum is set to captivate listeners with her new pop single, ‘Be Gentle With Me’, a compelling preview of her upcoming debut LP, ‘patching’. Released via her new label home, this highly anticipated album promises a journey through emotional repair, captured in soft-edged, radiating indie rock.

🧵 The Art of Emotional Repair: Unpacking ‘patching’

‘patching’ is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a lush debut statement born from the fertile ground of heartbreak. The album gracefully charts the contraction, expansion, and release of an intense period of mending the spirit.

“’patching’ is filled with rich sonic moments that balance out emotional vacancies, creating expansion from an ending.”

This central theme of finding growth and light even after a difficult ending positions ‘patching’ as a must-listen for fans of sincere, cathartic indie rock and folk music. The record’s unbridled sincerity is a hallmark of Runo Plum’s sound, honed over a half-decade of quietly sharing intricate bedroom dispatches of her folk sensibilities.

🌟 Runo Plum’s Rising Star in the Indie Music Scene

While ‘patching’ marks her official debut LP, Runo Plum is no stranger to the indie circuit. During the pandemic, she steadily garnered a widening circle of listeners through independently released singles and EPs. Her undeniable talent has also translated to the stage, where she has already cut her teeth supporting major acts such as Searows, Angel Olsen, and Hovvdy.

These live experiences and her consistent output have established her as an exciting new voice in the genre, making the release of ‘patching’ a significant event for the Minneapolis music scene and beyond.

🏞️ Recording in Retreat: The Sound of ‘patching’

The sonic warmth and intimate feel of ‘patching’ are rooted in its unique recording process. The album was brought to life over two weeks in a cabin in rural Vermont. Runo Plum collaborated with the Minnesota-born, Vermont-based musician and producer (whose name is crucial to this story!) and her instrumentalist and girlfriend, Noa Francis.

The trio centered their sound around two key elements:

• The honeyed, time-worn timbre of a centenarian acoustic guitar.

• The easeful warmth of Runo’s captivating voice.

This organic approach ensures that across the album’s twelve tracks, Runo Plum’s melodic arcs swirl and tumble, crafting songs that vividly capture the hazy highs and the dark blue lows of life’s natural cycles.

🎶 Dive Into the New Single: ‘Be Gentle With Me’

The new single, ‘Be Gentle With Me’, offers an intimate peek into the emotional and sonic landscape of the full LP. As a pop single, it distills the essence of ‘patching’—a plea for grace and a testament to vulnerability.

If the single is any indication, ‘patching’ is set to be one of the most resonant new indie albums of the year. It’s a record for those seeking sincerity, gentle introspection, and the kind of beautiful music that makes expansion possible even after an ending.

📅 What’s Next?

Be sure to listen to ‘Be Gentle With Me’ now and keep an eye out for the full release of ‘patching’.