Give Me a Minute

Released in August 2020, Give Me a Minute serves as the definitive studio debut for Lizzy McAlpine, following her more formative EP work. Recorded with executive producer Philip Etherington, the album is characterized by its 'extreme proximity' production style, which became a hallmark of the indie-folk subgenre during the early 2020s. The record navigates the wreckage of past relationships with a clinical yet poetic eye, moving through stages of grief, nostalgia, and eventual self-reliance. Notable for its viral success on digital platforms, particularly through the track 'Apple Pie,' the album's success was driven by its relatability and the 'bedroom folk' aesthetic that resonated during a period of global isolation. It established McAlpine not just as a singer, but as a meticulous arranger who uses her own voice as a primary instrument through complex, multi-tracked harmonies. The album peaked at #1 on the iTunes Alternative charts, signaling a shift in the commercial viability of hyper-intimate, low-fidelity acoustic music.