Being Serafina: A Launch Party with Little Lore

Join us at Books on the Rise in our events space for an exquisite showcase of Little Lore's upcoming album, complete with accompanying photographic exhibition, live vinyl record listening party and Q&A, with an opportunity for disk/LP signings.

Being Serafina: the stunning new album from Little Lore inspired by the work of Tennessee Williams!

Little Lore: “Being Serafina began as an academic experiment. I wanted to explore whether method acting techniques could be used as a songwriting device. My initial idea was that I could use the Method to write a collection of songs from multiple different character perspectives, perhaps drawn from fiction or characters of my own invention. But projects have a habit of unfolding in unexpected ways. I signed up for method acting classes and to start the process purely, from an acting point of view, I selected a monologue from a play I loved. The Rose Tattoo, by Tennessee Williams. I have been obsessed by Williams’ writing since I was a teenager. I loved and admired his ability to capture such rich female characters. As a homosexual man born in 1911, he understood how it felt to be oppressed.”

“The project began and my first song arrived, written from the perspective of the main protagonist in The Rose Tattoo – Serafina. It’s a song called ‘Did You Exist?’ that sees Serafina questioning everything when she learns that her deceased husband, the love of her life, was having a long-term affair before he died. She is devastated and confused and as I ‘became’ her, I felt it all. And so began an intimate love affair of my own, with this beautiful, vulnerable, funny and flawed character, Serafina. I had a crazy notion that maybe I could go deeper into character and write an entire album from her perspective. Being Serafina is the result. The album draws on a wide range of genre influences from the folk Americana people know me for along with prog rock, punk and blues peppered into the creative process.”

“We were spellbound by her ability to highlight unique perspectives with her songwriting” – Maverick magazine“

Duffy’s first-class writing shines through” – RnR magazine

A burgeoning presence on the UK Americana and singer-songwriter scene, Little Lore has received many plaudits, both for her astute, observational songwriting and for her warm, heartfelt vocals. Add into the mix the lush instrumentation and sumptuous production from her principal musical collaborator, Oli Deakin, and the result is nothing short of magical. Renowned New York-based producer and multi-instrumentalist, Oli Deakin, (who records under the name of Lowpines) produced album and, as with previous Little Lore releases, provides much of the instrumentation.

Being Serafina will be officially released in vinyl, CD and digital formats on 12 June 2026 via: or can be pre-saved via:

About Little Lore:Little Lore is a London based, Indie-Americana singer-storyteller whose songs are both charmingly accessible and beguilingly challenging. You'll want to listen twice. When you combine British wit and wordplay with cherished Americana roots, musical magic starts to happen. Based in Chiswick, West London, and originally hailing from Portsmouth, Tricia Duffy started her singing career as a teenager, which included a stint on cruise ships in the United States.

Tricia’s solo project Little Lore was created in 2020 during the pandemic. Her debut solo EP, Little Lore, was released in 2021 to glowing reviews. Two further EPs Seven Stories Part One and Seven Stories Part Two were released in late 2023 and early 2024, followed by the EP River Stories in April 2025.Little Lore has become a force to be reckoned with on the UK Americana scene, picking up a slew of enthusiastic reviews and extensive radio airplay - including BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Ulster, Nashville Worldwide Country Radio and the International Americana Music Show. In her songs, Little Lore brings together an affection for the heart and heritage of Americana music, with an intelligence and maturity of storytelling that can sweep you away into new and unexpected emotional worlds. An enthusiastic advocate for songwriters, she is the UK Chapter Coordinator for NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International), and a member of Ivors Academy and the Americana Music Association UK. She is especially passionate about creating opportunities for female, transgender and non-binary songwriters.

Please note: A limited amount of tickets will be available on the door at a price of £14. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

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