Sometimes, stepping back helps everything come into focus. Over the past year, Picture Parlour have quietly honed their identity, focussing their lineup on the core duo of Katherine Parlour (vocals and guitar) and Ella Risi (guitar), and finding fresh energy in the possibilities of a more streamlined setup. Now, on the cusp of their headline slot at London's legendary 100 Club for Dork's Night Out, they're fully committed to this path.

Their excitement about recent projects is unmistakable. "We've just woken up after shooting the music video for our next single," they say. "We're looking through some of the behind-the-scenes shots of the northern soul dancers who came down to the shoot. We can't wait to share the video with you." The anticipation is clear from a band eager to show the world they've built around their evolving sound.

It's almost a year since Picture Parlour put out their debut EP, a turning point they describe as both defining and empowering. "The songs on that EP were the first tracks we'd ever written together, so it was a cathartic process to finally release them and have those tunes out in the world after sitting on them for so long," they explain. Beyond crystallising that early vision, the experience emboldened them creatively. "We definitely feel more confident in ourselves and our vision after making the EP, and we've learnt not to back down when we feel strongly about our art, which has felt liberating. This evolution is reflected in the new body of work, for sure."

That sense of evolution carried through into sessions for their eagerly awaited debut full-length. Determined to expand their sonic palette, the band spent large chunks of last year in Los Angeles and Nashville. "We finally have an album," they confirm with excitement. "We spent a lot of last year in LA and Nashville, and we had the time of our lives making it. Our producer is based in Nashville, so we spent a month out there working with him, really locking in an exciting, authentic and original sound that blends our northern roots with an American rock sound we've always loved." For Picture Parlour, heading to America wasn't just about location; it was about immersion. "The time we spent in Nashville felt like total escapism," they say. "That freedom definitely seeped into the energy of the record."