In Blue Mind, Tess Liautaud doesn’t just return—she reveals. Her sophomore album is a raw yet polished reflection on bruised hearts, fractured relationships, and the bittersweet path to personal growth. It’s the kind of folk-rock that tugs at your soul, evoking a timelessness rooted in Americana, yet shaped by the edge of life in Aotearoa.

Liautaud has already cemented herself in the local scene, having performed alongside Adam Hattaway, Lyttelton’s beloved The Eastern, and even sharing the stage with Bruce Springsteen. But with Blue Mind, she shifts the spotlight inward, blending lyrical vulnerability with a sonic richness reminiscent of Jackson Browne’s Laurel Canyon era, but unmistakably her own.

The album’s launch on October 26th at Space Academy in Ōtautahi promises an intimate night where music and emotion collide. With support from Emily Fairlight, Liautaud is set to deliver a performance that embodies the spirit of Blue Mind—fiercely honest, intensely personal, and unapologetically real. It’s not just another album release; it’s a chance to witness an artist laying her soul bare, inviting listeners into her world one song at a time.