We had a chat with Lavendine a few months ago when this album was brewing, but now it has arrived! Here in the UK Autumn winds are bringing snow and more of a touch of winter, but with a blanket around me and safely ensconced in bed I am settled in with my cat to review the new November album from the sisters.
I will share the press release with you and then get into the review!
“Lavendine, the musical duo composed of sisters Jacy and Jana Ayers, has made a name for themselves in the contemporary music scene with heartfelt, powerful songs that reflect their personal and artistic journey. They have garnered attention from outlets like American Songwriter, FAME Magazine, and Hollywood Digest, earning three Top 25 Adult Contemporary singles on the Mediabase and Billboard AC charts: “Rapture,” “Open Up a Window,” and “Here to You.” Their 2022 single, “Finding My Way Home,” produced by Ed Seay (Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Blake Shelton) and mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Stevie Nicks), marked a pivotal moment for Lavendine. Initially a ballad, the track transformed into a high-energy EDM-inspired jam that returned them to the AC Top 25 and climbed to #2 on the Mediabase AC Independent Rankings by January 2023. The song gained heavy rotation on Dash Radio Hits and saw a 7,800% increase in streams on Pandora AMP. This success earned Lavendine a feature on Jim Brickman’s national radio show, further cementing their prominence.
Born in Liberal, Kansas, and raised in Oklahoma, Jacy and Jana discovered their passion for music at a young age, performing in church by the age of four. Encouraged by their mother, they convinced their parents to let them move to Nashville after two years of college. However, without industry connections, they faced producers more focused on marketing than their artistry. The sisters faced significant health challenges along their journey. Jana was diagnosed with a tumor near her brainstem, resulting in 80% hearing loss in one ear. Jacy endured multiple surgeries, including one for an ectopic pregnancy. Despite these hurdles, they remained hopeful and resilient. Their persistence led them to connect with producer Danny Duncan (Bruce Springsteen, Usher, Amy Grant), who embraced their sound and vision. With his support, they rediscovered their confidence and reaffirmed their place in the music industry.
My review:
The album has nine songs and lasts just over 38 minutes.
The album was released on November 7, so is available on all platforms now for your listening pleasure.
“City Lights” is a wistful commercial rock track, reminiscent of Heart. There is an emotive drive in the piece as we see those city lights in our sight and they light up the sky. It’s a driving piece, a summer song finding its way to my Autumn night.
“Waterless Crowd” is an interesting track. It is a funky feeling pop track, slightly dark in places and a great vocal delivery full of harmony as the girls reflect on the reminders of pain. I liked this one, it had a shifting tone and strong beat to carry it along.
“Deep Blue” – I think this may be an aquatic song, a ballad with some beauty and an uplifting chorus. This was a late night song, an intimacy about it and it was very well produced, a crisp and clear sound – each tone was there and felt.
“I Won’t Love You” returns to a more mainstream pop feel, a bit of a dance beat infused in the groove and a chorus that would fit nicely into day time radio. It was a pleasing breezy listen.
“Who Cares If I’m Alone” has an instant ethereal quality, haunting and an upbeat rhythm with this solid drum/bass backing. The sisters connect a pleasing harmony even though the lyrics are a bit darker as new memories need to replace the older and sadder ones. You become history – best place for some people we could mention lol. Great little guitar break this one has too.
“Who Am I to Say?” returns to a more gentle sway and that intimate late night feel. This is a song for the fireside of a log cabin, small gathering and a sense of community. It is a lost in the moment song.
“Feel my Way” leads in with the piano and the vocals are really to the fore in the mix, it makes the song intensely intimate. This song lyrically contemplates bringing back yesterday and how good things sometimes go away. I’ve found myself connecting lyrically to the album, and that’s a good thing. Universal themes, but delivered with intimacy and emotion.
“Diamonds in the Sky” is one of the longer tracks on the album, running at just under five minutes and allowing a bit of techno pop to enter the album. It again deals with some darker themes but in a bright pop fashion. A pleasant enough song, I could hear this on the radio, but it didn’t touch me like some of the earlier tracks.
“Let Me Be” closes the album with a ballad lamenting when the one you love doesn’t love you the same.
In summary, this is smart radio friendly American alt-rock for 2025, and I’m glad I reviewed it. Deep Blue is an album that rewards a full playthrough—headphones on, lights low, cat purring (if you have one), and heart open. Lavendine has weathered storms most artists never speak of, and you can hear that lived experience in every chorus, every harmony, every carefully-held breath. If you’re after an album that feels personal yet polished, gentle yet resilient, this is one to stream as winter closes in. And trust me—by the time the final notes fade, you’ll be diving back into the Deep Blue for another swim.
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By Lorraine Foley