Exmouth-born singer-songwriter is poised to release her highly anticipated new EP and perform in Honiton.

Hannah Pawson, who uses the musical moniker Fritillaries, is set to release Thank God I Have The Songs, launching a new chapter in her music career by creating an intimate and candid six-song collection.

They will explore the themes of loss, death, and chronic illness.

Ms Pawson was praised for her debut album in 2022, which received numerous accolades including Folk Radio's Album of the Month and a nomination for FATEA’s Debut Album of the Year.

The eagerly-awaited second release was recorded in collaboration with producer Rowan Elliott at The Roost in Bristol and is due to hit the shelves on June 26, 2024.

Hannah said that it was "very special to begin making the EP with some strands of the songs still fresh and unfinished" especially now, as she is recording as a solo artist.

She said: "I recorded my last album in London on very tight deadlines, so it was so nice to take a more relaxed approach this time."

The artist, originally from Exmouth, had her earliest gigs at the Folk Club.

A decade later in 2022, she sold out the Blackmore Theatre in Exmouth for her debut album show.

In celebration of her new EP, she will be returning to her roots, performing a solo show at The Beehive in Honiton.

The first two singles from the EP, Harvest Moon and As The Rain Falls, paint a vivid and introspective narrative, further enriched by Hannah's distinctive and stirring 60s-esque accompaniment.

At the epicentre of the collection is a moving three-song tribute to Hannah's late grandmother.

She said: "When I heard that she was ill, I drove down that evening to go and support her."

During the final days of her grandmother's life, Ms Pawson said that she was surrounded by melodies.

She took the events and sentiments of that period and crafted them into potent and emotive lyrics.

Recognising the duality of existence, she explained that, it's a fundamental part of existence - having to hold yourself and your family and your grandmother, and at the same time being constantly reminded of everything you're supposed to be able to manage.

Amid the challenging phase, she found solace in her music, with her music being her attempt to come back to herself.

The closing track, Little Sparrow, is a tribute to the father of Ms Pawson's best friend, who passed away around the same time, reflecting on the transience of life.

She learned from her year of grief that it is important to have expressions of grief that can be beautiful and ordinary, and not just a scary thing.

Fans can celebrate the EP's release with her at The Beehive in Honiton on July 11, 2024.

For tickets, visit their website or call the box office on 01404 384050.