Southland born storyteller, Jenny Mitchell, opens the door to her fourth album; Forest House. Ten years after releasing her first album at age 15, Forest House is a pensive reflection on relationships, personal journeys, and the hearts that make houses into homes and families strong.
Released via Melbourne based label Civilians, the new album was recorded in a house in Pirinoa (Wairarapa) and explores all of the experiences that can happen within four walls; the welcoming, heartbreaking, healing and everything in between. The official video for track one, Little Less Lonely, is released today—offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of Forest House.
From the album’s powerful centrepiece Heart Like A House to the quiet warmth of The Curse, there’s no doubt this album will be a game-changer for Jenny. Though country and folk are still very much the foundation of Mitchell’s sound – witness the rollicking cheek of No Cash, No Meal -- the introduction of horns injects a warm dose of soul into songs like Little Less Lonely and Dirt. Her drift into swampy, Southern territory with Where The Water’s Cold (inspired partly by the illicit moonshine history in her hometown of Gore) and the raw, plaintive Square and Plain, speak of an artist moving boldly into singer-songwriter territory.
Now based in Melbourne, Jenny is currently touring Australia with country music royalty Kasey Chambers. Jenny will have played in every Australian state by mid-June, with 32 tour dates in total. Most well known for her number 1 hit Not Pretty Enough, Kasey recently told Country Music Capital news, “I was so excited when I discovered Jenny, and we've had her music on high rotation in our van and at home ever since. It was a no-brainer to ask her to open for this tour,” and says her new album Forest House is a, “journey of depth and emotion. It’s everything I love about Jenny Mitchell.”
On a brief break in the tour, Jenny returns to her hometown for the Bayleys Tussock Country Festival in Gore. On Saturday May 24, Jenny will play a one-off show titled MITCHELL; a unique show featuring her sisters The Mitchell Twins, country music loving Dad Ron Mitchell, and songs from Forest House. Tickets Here
ABOUT JENNY MITCHELL:
Having carved herself a strong following in both her home country of New Zealand and here in Australia, Jenny Mitchell’s forthcoming ‘Forest House’ album release follows a busy past year for Jenny which included the release of her singles ‘Where The Water’s Cold’, ‘Square & Plain’, ‘Sister’, a performance at the Groundwater Country Music Festival on the Gold Coast and a tour support slot with Australian country star Adam Harvey across NSW. Jenny also received a scholarship from the Australian Academy of Country Music and Sister Cities Nashville, to perform at Nashville’s iconic AmericanaFest and co-write with Nashville locals in September last year and has been the special guest for Kasey Chambers on her national tour since early 2025.
Originally from Gore, Jenny’s musical upbringing was firmly planted in country but her songwriting and material is a unique blend of folk, Americana and country. After winning the NZ Gold Guitar Award at just 18, Jenny has steadily carved herself a place in the New Zealand and Australian music scenes. Her 2022 album ‘Tug Of War’ earned her a legion of new fans in Australia, showcasing her emotive songwriting. With an Aotearoa Music Award and 2 x Australian Golden Guitar nominations under her belt, the future is bright and bold for this unique artist.
NZ TOUR DATES: TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!