A Beautiful Release

Swiss singer-songwriter Andrea Schmider is back, and she's brought an emotional care package in musical form. Potpourri is a five-track EP that does exactly what its title promises – it blends the bittersweet, the beautiful, and the boldly honest into something comforting and cohesive. Schmider’s voice – warm, textured, and soul-soaked – guides us through life’s messy middle: the longing, the letting go, and the learning to stay afloat when the tide turns. Produced by Manuel Halter and featuring a dream team of collaborators, Potpourri is as much about sonic richness as it is about emotional clarity.

From the cinematic swirl of strings in “Set the Sails” to the hauntingly elegant “Fractured Beauty,” Schmider shows she’s not afraid to wade into deep waters. Each song feels like a journal entry penned under moonlight, with “Lonely Streets” offering a poignant snapshot of self-reinvention and “Going in Circles” spinning with whimsical charm and quiet ache. The EP closes with “Sweet Stillness,” a track that dares to pause, breathe, and find joy in the hush. Schmider’s storytelling is laced with poetic flair and spiritual undertones, making Potpourri a balm for restless hearts.

What makes this release stand out isn’t just its musicality – it’s the way it feels like a conversation. Schmider doesn’t just sing to you; she sings with you, as though she’s been there too. There’s humour here, and healing, and a sense that even the broken pieces of us can become something golden. Fans of Nina June, Lana Del Rey, or Brooke Fraser will find familiar comfort in Schmider’s style, yet Potpourri is unmistakably her own. It’s an invitation – to feel deeply, to reflect gently, and to come away a little lighter than before.

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