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Clara Mann Announces New Album ‘Wishbone’
Clara Mann has announced that her second album, ‘Wishbone’, will be released on 23 October. The record follows her 2025 debut, ‘Rift’, and marks a rapid return for the songwriter, who began work on the follow-up almost immediately; its release will be accompanied by the new single ‘News From Home’.
Mann made the 11-track album with producer Fabian Prynn at Bam Bam Studios in Norfolk, reportedly working 14-hour days. She cites Leos Carax’s 1991 film ‘Les Amants du Pont-Neuf’ as an influence, while describing ‘News From Home’ as a reflection on returning to her hometown and balancing that past with her adult life.
In short
- Clara Mann’s album ‘Wishbone’ arrives on 23 October.
- It follows her debut album, ‘Rift’.
- New single ‘News From Home’ is available now.
Explained simply
Clara Mann is a British songwriter who released her debut album, 'Rift', in 2025. Before that release, she remained largely unknown, and the album marked her entry into professional recording. She works primarily as a songwriter and recording artist.
Rather than take a lengthy break after completing her debut, Mann has continued working on new material. She collaborates with experienced producers and draws influences from art forms beyond music, particularly cinema. Her creative process involves intensive studio work with professional collaborators.
The pace at which she is creating new work is relatively uncommon in contemporary music, where artists often wait several years between releases. This quick progression from one project to the next provides context for understanding her position as an emerging artist.