A New Chapter in Sound
Berlin-based Canadian artist Sally Dige returns with Holding the Sun, her third full-length album, released on July 11th, 2025 via her independent label, Dige Records. Known for her cold, synth-driven darkwave soundscapes, Dige takes a strikingly new direction with this release — embracing warmth, acoustic textures, and a spirit of openness and collaboration.
After her 2017 album Holding On, Dige struggled to find inspiration without repeating herself. This led her to abandon synthesizers and explore acoustic instruments — many of which she taught herself to play during the pandemic. The result is a warmer, more human sound that includes mandolin, harp, balalaika, acoustic and electric guitars, violin, cello, and contrabass. A Berlin choir and international collaborators also feature prominently.
A Six-Year Journey of Self-Discovery
The album took six years to complete, shaped by slow, intentional writing, countless rewrites, and personal growth. “Holding the Sun is about embracing a new sense of self and following my truth,” Dige explains. It’s a thematic contrast to Holding On, shifting from isolation and melancholy to light, hope, and openness.
The tracklist includes the singles “It’s You I’m Thinking Of,” “You,” and the instrumental “Our Secret,” all accompanied by self-directed videos.
Since founding Dige Records in 2020, Dige has taken full creative control over her music and visuals. She writes, records, produces, and designs everything herself — making Holding the Sun not just an album, but a complete personal statement.
Holding the Sun is available now on all major streaming platforms, and in vinyl, CD, and cassette formats.
Tracklist: Holding the Sun
- It’s You I’m Thinking Of
- Voice of My Heart
- Sow the Path
- Strength in Me
- I Will Be the Sun for You
- You
- Sow the Path (Strings Version)
- Our Secret
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