The Beginning

In 2014, Lya Stewart recorded her debut album Before Sunrise at Wincraft Studios. The songs were ready- fully formed, honest and unflinching. What wasn’t ready were the circumstances. Life, health, and timing conspired to hold the release back, leaving the music waiting in the wings.

The Wait

The years that followed weren’t silent. They were filled with growth, persistence, and the kind of resilience that comes from being forced to wait. The songs never disappeared; they remained a quiet constant, a reminder of the voice that refused to be buried.

The Release

Now, a decade later, Before Sunrise is finally stepping into the world. It’s not a record lost in time- it’s a record that has gathered weight and meaning because of it. The music arrives exactly as it was created, unaltered but more powerful for having endured the pause.

The Artist Today

For Lya, this isn’t just the release of an old album. It’s the beginning of what comes next: new songs, new stories, and the freedom to create without delay. The years of waiting were never wasted. They became part of the story- a story that continues with every note sung today.