By Colin 
Natalie Lucie steps confidently into the spotlight with The Light, her debut album, which is out now. Written and recorded over three transformative years, the record grew from quiet lockdown sessions squeezed between nap times and homeschool lessons. Every track carries the warmth of a home studio and the resolve of an artist determined to create on her own terms.
The eleven-song collection circles themes of healing, cycle-breaking and self-acceptance. Listeners may already know ‘Save the World’, released in January, and ‘Glue’, a fan favourite that explores motherhood with tenderness and clarity. Throughout, Natalie treats light as metaphor, beacon and gentle guide, weaving it through lyrics that balance hope with honesty.
Production credits reveal another layer of collaboration. Although Natalie self-produced the core of each song, she later linked remotely with Hattie Murdoch, also known as HATi, who co-produced several pieces and handled mixing and mastering. The result combines the intimacy of home recording with a clean and considered finish.
Shining through collaboration
Natalie has described the album as a call for creative space, especially for women and mothers. The Light feels larger than a personal milestone. It speaks to anyone who struggles to keep making art while carrying domestic weight. The track ‘Little Piece of the Universe’ captures that mood with a sense of openness and resolve, just before ‘Reconcile’ brings the album to a quiet close.
To celebrate the release, Natalie hosted a Bandcamp listening party and an intimate livestream performance. Further gig announcements are expected to follow.
Review
The Light glows from within. Natalie’s songwriting feels conversational, yet each verse carries poetic weight. By keeping arrangements uncluttered, she allows subtle emotional details to come through, creating a listening experience that feels grounded and sincere.
The album’s greatest strength is its balance. Hope never slips into cliché, and vulnerability never sinks into despair. Instead, Natalie guides listeners through a collection that values softness and strength in equal measure.
You can follow Natalie Lucie on Instagram and buy The Light on Bandcamp.