We Weren’t Expecting This Dept. Almost 10 years ago to the day since leaving JJ72, Hilary Woods has reappeared as The River Cry.

Out now on Betrothed, her eponymous album is a real ethereal pop delight.

After leaving the JJs, Hilary went back to college, reading English and gaining a Masters in Film from Trinity College. Having songwritten throughout, she debunked last winter to an old schoolhouse on the Beara Peninsula with just a piano for company. Her acadamic background is betrayed by the collection’s cinematic feel with brooding melodies and epic climaxes galore!

As you’ll discover from this free taster.

Check it out on Bandcamp below.