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05/05/2026

Inara George: “The Well” Daedelus Remix featuring Israel Strom

Directed by Inara George and Jeremy Cohen. Starring Philip Littell.

4 likes, 2 comments. "“The Well” Daedelus Remix f/ Israel Strom (Official Video)"

04/14/2026

Check out Randy Dunbar’s interview with Philip Littell at SoCal Mag. Philip is one of the songwriters, along with Eliot Douglass, behind Inara George's new album 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭.

Dunbar writes, “Among the myriad talented voices that call the Southland home, one standout is Philip Littell. A man of many talents, his résumé spans opera, song, theater, and the written word. Littell has collaborated with some of the most innovative composers of our time, bringing stories to life with a lyricism that is both sharp and deeply human. His libretti have graced stages from San Francisco to Europe, and his work continues to inspire audiences with its wit, emotional depth, and fearless exploration.”

Philip Littell’s long-overlooked lyrics resurface through Inara George’s new album, revealing a sharp, theatrical voice shaped by culture, memory, and loss

03/31/2026

From Inara George: "It was a real pleasure to join Alex Green for the second time as a guest on the Stereo Embers podcast. We talked for a while about a lot of different things, including my new album 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘖𝘧 𝘋𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘴 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭, which Alex says is 'a moving and stirring homage to solidarity and artistic kinship.'"

The album is available now!

Listen on SoundCloud:

"Songs of Douglass and Littell" It's hard to think of a more beautiful voice than that of Inara George. Filled with elegance and finesse, the Maryland-born, L.A.-raised George is one of my favorite s

03/26/2026

From Inara George: "It was amazing to share the songs of Eliot Douglass and Philip Littell from the stage of Largo last Friday, and I can’t wait to take those songs on the road this summer!

6/10 – Minneapolis, MN – Dakota Jazz Club
6/11 – Evanston, IL – The Space
6/17 – Vienna, VA – Jammin Java
6/18 – Philadelphia, PA – City Winery
6/19 – New York, NY – City Winery
6/27 – Portland, OR – Polaris Hall
6/28 – Seattle, WA – The Triple Door
7/15 – San Francisco – The Chapel
7/17 – Los Angeles, CA – Blue Note

𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 is available now to stream and download, and I’m also taking vinyl pre-orders!"

https://www.inarageorge.com/home -tour

03/24/2026

Thank you so much to Los Angeles Times and Mikael Wood, not only for featuring Inara and 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 but for taking the time to really “get“ the album and tell its story. Find the article in last Friday’s edition of the paper or online!

The album is out now to stream or download, and vinyl is available for pre-order! https://releaseme.lnk.to/songsofDL

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-03-20/inara-george-eliot-douglass-philip-littell

The singer-songwriter's latest project is an exquisite collection of songs composed by Philip Littell and Eliot Douglass.

03/13/2026

From Inara: "As joyful as I am to be celebrating my new album next week, it’s certainly not lost on me that these are incredibly challenging times. So many of our neighbors are suffering, which is why I wanted to make my release party a benefit for a worthy cause.

LA Voice is a multi-racial, multi-faith community organization that works to awaken people to their own power by training them to speak, act, and work together to transform LA County into a place of equity and abundance for all. Their work has only increased in importance under the current administration.

All proceeds from my Largo concert next Friday, March 20 will go to further their mission."

http://www.lavoice.org

Tickets: https://wl.eventim.us/event/inara-george-and-friends/679868?afflky=LargoAtTheCoronet

03/02/2026

From Inara George: "I have a tour scheduled for June 2026, and I’d love to share the news with you in an old-fashioned way, by sending you a handwritten postcard.

In these times that can feel uncertain and distant, there’s something sweet about putting pen to paper with the thought of you holding the same card I held while writing it.

If that sounds special to you too, sign up here to receive your handwritten postcard. xoxoinara"

https://www.releasemerecords.com/love-letters

02/20/2026

Find Inara George's “Tiny Girl” on all platforms now! Written by Eliot Douglass and Philip Littell. Thanks so much to Ariana at KCRW for featuring the song as Today’s Top Tune! Next week: the premiere of the official video, with Lexi Pearl, directed by Hinju Productions.

Inara George - vocals
Eliot Douglass - piano
Gabe Noel - upright bass
Dan Schnelle - drums

Produced by Mike Andrews
Mixed by Alexander Thompson
Recorded by Alexander Thompson at Elgonix Lab
Mastered by Dave Cooley at Elysian Masters
Executive Produced by Inara George

Listen to Tiny Girl by Inara George.

01/24/2026

Stream/purchase: https://releaseme.lnk.to/lalune
From the album 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭, due March 20, 2026 from Release Me Records (https://www.instagram.com/releasemerecords/)

Follow Inara George: http://inarageorge.com
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Featured performers (in order of appearance):

Inara George
Lexi Pearl (https://instagram.com/thelexipearl)
Elisabeth Carpenter (https://instagram.com/elisabethpc)
Melinda Sullivan (https://instagram.com/itsmelindasullivan)
Yen Caballero (https://instagram.com/yencaballero)
Kim Manning (https://instagram.com/kimmanningspacequeen)
Darielle Williams (https://instagram.com/divadari)
Tyler Jacobson (https://instagram.com/tylerarykwat)
Nata Ibragimov (https://instagram.com/natatu.art)
Alex Bistrevsky (https://instagram.com/itscircusalex)
Alison Lockfeld (https://instagram.com/alockstar)
Charlie London & Isa (https://instagram.com/charlize_london & https://instagram.com/isa.rose_official, students of Kelly Kerastas, https://instagram.com/kkjazzhands)
Elena Brocade (https://instagram.com/elena_brocade)
Yesenia Adame Walter (https://instagram.com/yesadame)
Marissa Maiorana (https://instagram.com/marissamaiorana)

Video compiled by Geoff Geis (https://instagram.com/geoffgeis)

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“La Lune S’en Va”
Eliot Tignor Douglass (BMI) and Philip Alexis Littell (BMI)

Inara George - Vocals
Philip Littell - Background Vocals
Eliot Douglass - Piano
Gabe Noel - Upright Bass
Dan Schnelle - Drums
Songa Lee - First Violin
Luanne Homzy - First Violin
Marisa Kuney - First Violin
Camille Miller - Second Violin
Aiko Richter - Second Violin
Stefan Smith - Viola
Neel Hammond - Viola
Laura Brenes - French Horn
Nick Lane -Trombone
Jeff Babko -Trombone
Jacob Sceney - Clarinet/Flute
Jeff Driskell - Clarinet/Flute
Jay Mason - Bass Clarinet/Clarinet

Produced by Mike Andrews
Arranged by Jeff Babko
Mixed by Alexander Thompson
Recorded by Alexander Thompson at Elgonix Lab
Mastered by Dave Cooley at Elysian Masters
Executive Produced by Inara George

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La lune s'en va
Ne reviendra
Jamais, jamais
Helas, helas!

You know when it's time when it's time and it's time
and you pack up a bag with a few little things, you don't have a lot,
a chain and a ring, and the prettiest dress, and you just
want to sing
and you have no regrets

Elle n'en veut plus
Elle ne veut pas
Elle en a marre
De ce fatras

You don't have to decide what to do you just do the next thing that you have to,
you're glad to, you're free, you can go where you want to and see who you like
and one of these days you'll find someone who'll like you
who you will like too maybe love but for now you are free

La lune se lasse
De tout ce qui se passe
Son grand dégoût,
Surtout, de tout

Imagine a station, imagine a train, imagine your ticket, it's starting to rain,
You go to your seat by the window and stow Your bag in the rack, you will never go back

nevergoback along the track nevergoback along the track
nevergoback along the track nevergoback along the track

Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh

I hear that the moon Is planning to leave
Let go of gravity, Traverse the sky
And wander the heavens without a goodbye
Why? The moon has her reasons

Please do not go says the sea, please please
Please do not go says the sea

La lune s'en va
Ne reviendra
Qui deviendrai-je?
Qui sas, qui sas

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Single and album cover art by Geoff McFetridge (https://www.instagram.com/mcfetridge)