Fenne Lily on 『Win Win』: An Album That Wraps Loneliness and Pain in Warm Sounds

Last Updated on 2026-10-22 by a-indie

The Ideal Setting for Listening to 『Win Win』

Fenne Lily「Room to Room」(Official Video)
From the 4th album 『Win Win』

─Wakiki : The album’s sound evokes a journey in which you encounter all kinds of things along the way but keep moving forward. It made me want to listen to it on my way home after a long, difficult day at work. Are there any particular moments or settings in which you would like people to listen to 『Win Win』?
Fenne : Hm! on a roof? in a car with the top down? driving home from being outdoors with people you love? on a plane?
these are the settings that inspired it — feels right that they’d be the places to absorb it.

Fenne Lily and Her Connection to Japan

「Map of Japan」 and the Japan She Hopes to Visit One Day

─Wakiki : As a Japanese music publication, I was particularly interested in 「Map of Japan」, the opening track on your previous album, 『Big Picture』. Within its gentle sound, I felt that the song portrays someone who is weary of a relationship yet still wants to go somewhere with the other person. I found it striking that Japan appears as a possible destination for those feelings, and as a Japanese person, it makes me very happy to hear the name of my own country in a song.

Fenne Lily「Map Of Japan」
From the 3rd album 『Big Picture』

Have you ever visited Japan? If so, could you share any memorable experiences or places from your visit? If you haven’t been here yet, are there any places you would like to visit or things you would like to do if you had the chance to come to Japan?

Fenne : I’ve never been!
but yes, that song was about buying someone I loved a map of Japan and hoping that if either of us went we’d go together, while also kind of knowing we never would.
One of my favourite films is set in Japan, 『PERFECT DAYS』, I’d like to visit wherever that was shot(Tokyo’s traditional downtown neighborhoods).

Film 『PERFECT DAYS』 Official Trailer

I also think the Japanese countryside looks like it’d fix something in me, mountains and lots of sky.
I’d also love to meet a snow monkey.

Photo : Pierre Matile on Pexels

A Message to Listeners in Japan

─Wakiki : Finally, could you share a message with your listeners in Japan?
Fenne : I hope I meet you one day!
Thanks for being patient.

Fenne Lily

Release of the 4th Album 『Win Win』

Release date: October 23, 2026
Label: Nettwerk
Tracklist:
1. Uh Huh
2. Room to Room
3. Sleeping
4. Waterslide
5. Stranger Things
6. Thank You Sorry
7. Franz
8. Two Ways
9. Cupboard Song
10. in Life and on Planes
Listen on Spotify

Fenne Lily US and UK Tour 2026

⚫︎ Oct 23 (Fri) Los Angeles – Zebulon
⚫︎ Nov 6 (Fri) Ridgewood – TV Eye
⚫︎ Nov 8 (Sun) Brooklyn – The Sultan Room
⚫︎ Dec 10 (Thu) Bristol – Strange Brew
⚫︎ Dec 11 (Fri) London – The Lower Third
⚫︎ Dec 12 (Sat) London – The Lower Third
⚫︎ Dec 13 (Sun) London – The Lower Third
Get tickets on the official website

Fenne Lily Profile

Born in Dorset, England, in 1997. An indie folk singer-songwriter.
She began writing songs in her teens and released her debut album 『On Hold』 in 2018. She went on to release 『BREACH』 (2020) and 『Big Picture』 (2023), earning a devoted following with her quiet voice and warm acoustic sound.
She is currently based in Brooklyn, New York. In October 2026, she released her 4th album, 『Win Win』.

Official website: https://www.fennelily.com/
Bandcamp: https://fennelily.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: @fennelily
Facebook: Fenne Lily Facebook

Writer: Wakiki

A BayStars fan who loves coffee, cigarettes, and music. Based in Mie Prefecture. Read more articles by Wakiki here
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