Many artists have fallen victim to the sophomore slump. It’s hard to follow up the success of a widely-accepted, slam dunk debut. Yet, Orla Gartland has struck gold once again with her second LP Everybody Needs A Hero.

After launching her career as a teen on YouTube, the London-based, Dublin-born singer, songwriter has continued to use her quick wit to win fans over. Listeners often find themselves in on the joke before being sucker-punched with Gartland’s equally emotional songwriting. This rollercoaster is prevalent throughout her sophomore effort. The 12-song collection explores the turmoil of romance and womanhood. The instrumentation takes a similar ride — transitioning from soft, gentle arrangements to pop-punk riffs. It builds on the foundation Garltand built with 2021’s Woman on the Internet and shows a range well beyond her years. 

Hear her discuss the inspiration behind the record and the struggles of touring while on the record with WNXP. Watch Orla Gartland perform “Little Chaos,” “Backseat Driver” and “Late To The Party” live at WNXP’s Sonic Cathedral here.