Danielle Schroeder - Later Is Here (2025)

Vancouver singer-songwriter Danielle Schroeder has just released her new album Later Is Here, and it’s a beautifully honest listen. Blending the warmth of adult contemporary, the intimacy of folk, and the moody atmosphere of alt-rock, the album feels deeply personal.

Danielle’s songwriting is raw and reflective, shaped by her experience as a counselor supporting people at the end of their lives, and that emotional depth comes through in every track.

“The Ache of Living”, the first single from Later Is Here, is a deeply emotional, soul-baring track that hits hard in all the right ways. With lines like “It’s summer and still, the dark consumes me” and the repeated, quietly desperate “There’s nothing wrong with me,” Danielle Schroeder captures the raw weight of grief and the quiet fight to keep going. Drawing from her experience as a counselor, the song feels less like a performance and more like a page torn from a journal—honest, haunting, and profoundly real.

The latest single release, “I’m Ready,” is a gentle but powerful release—a song that captures the quiet exhaustion of holding on too long and the strength it takes to finally let go. It builds slowly, mirroring the emotional weight behind lines like “You’re wearing me down” and “I’m ready to let you go.” Schroeder doesn’t scream her pain; she carries it, letting her voice do the work of someone who’s been through it and is finally ready to move on.

“Undertow” is a gentle, emotionally rich reflection on grief, surrender, and the space between struggle and peace. With lines like “What if I just let go” and “Into an open sky,” she captures the quiet clarity that can come after deep emotional weight. Her soft, steady vocals float over a sparse arrangement, giving the song an intimate, meditative feel. It’s raw, honest, and a reminder that sometimes, letting go is the first step toward healing.

Overall, Later Is Here is a deeply personal and emotionally rich album that explores the messy, beautiful process of grieving, healing, and finding yourself again. Over nine intimate tracks, Danielle Schroeder blends poetic lyrics, stripped-back melodies, and haunting vocals to reflect on loss, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward.