My knowledge of Lizzy McAlpine begins and ends with the song ‘Ceilings,’ which my daughters love. I would have predicted that she was around 20 years old and working on her first album.

Turns out I’m not far off on the age. McAlpine is 24. But the Philly-based singer-songwriter already has two full-length albums under her belt and a third on the way next month. So I guess I better get on board before I’m too far behind.

‘Older’ is the first single and title track from the new album. It’s a delicate piano ballad in the vein of Phoebe Bridgers. Apparently the lyrics touch on the 2020 death of her father, a topic she has explored on her previous albums.

As a fan of melancholy music, this could be right up my alley. I’ll make a point to listen to McAlpine’s first two records before this one comes out. It’s always good to have homework.