Elli Hart is back and better than ever, and the Lower Mainland is listening. After a five-year pause that included motherhood and a hard look at burnout, the desert-dusk mood of her earlier work has evolved into something sharper, louder, and more intimate. This isn’t just a comeback; it’s a reclamation—a statement that rock can be both raw and relatable, especially when sung with a voice that cuts through a crowded room like a knife.

Hart’s new ten-song album marks a bold turn. Produced by Dave Genn and featuring Pat Stewart and Shaun Verreault, the project tightens the screws on rebellion, resilience, and vulnerability. The production team brings a spectrum of Canadian rock DNA to the table, spanning the glossy edge of Bryan Adams-adjacent sensibilities to the muscular stomp of indie guitars that breathe on the edge of fist-pumping relief. Singles rolling out through 2025 to 2026 tease a journey that’s expansive yet intimate—think wide-open desert skies meeting the scrappy energy of a Vancouver dive bar at midnight.

What to expect from the music: a blend of haunting atmospherics and driving riffs. Hart’s vocal delivery remains absolutely fearless, but it’s tempered by a lived-in maturity that makes the lyrics land with extra weight. Lyrically, she leans into rebellion and resilience without tipping into cliché, turning personal reclamation into a universal anthem for anyone who has ever had to restart a career—especially in the face of burnout and the demanding rhythm of parenthood. There’s a newfound swagger that doesn’t abandon vulnerability; instead, it complements it with smarter, more assertive phrasing and hooks meant to linger after the last note.

Live scene notes: Elli Hart’s return is not just about the studio. In the local circuit, expect intimate club shows across Vancouver and BC halls that dim the lights just enough for the guitar to glow, with a set that intersperses old favorites with new material. It’s that sweet spot where a long break creates excitement, while a polished, contemporary production guarantees a modern punch. Fans can anticipate a live show that balances those high-energy points with a quieter, reflective passage, allowing Hart to navigate the full spectrum of the album’s emotional terrain.

So stay tuned, because the countdown to the Comeback Tour has begun, and us Evolution listeners are in for one wild ride as Hart takes the stage with old favorites and bold new material, proving she’s reclaimed her voice with swagger and heart.