Sheffield based singer-songwriter Jemma Rosenthal will release her new album called “Songs That Live Inside You”.

The planned release date is sometime in the autumn although this is still subject to change.

Miss Rosenthal currently has 13 songs out including her debut album Extend Love which features ten songs.

The new album will signify a big step in her career as she dreams of becoming more established in the music industry to expand her career.

On the inspiration for the name of her new album, Miss Rosenthal said: “The album recognises that we all have songs inside of us – whether that is figuratively or literally.

“Anything that brings you alive like a song cannot truly die.”

The album aims to showcase that people all have their own individual unique stories to tell and it is important to recognise and appreciate this.

As for what the album means to her, she said the album aims to not only inspire other people but also tell her own story.

She said: “The album is a way of sharing my story and musically it is a way to heal myself and others and I wish to help others discover their potential.

“Through sharing my own music, I can better practice what I preach and live a happier life doing what I love.”

The album will also feature a documentary alongside it featuring other artists from Sheffield as well as giving a behind the scenes look to the making of the new album.

She aims to also tell the successes and setbacks of other artists in her position too not just her own.

“I wish to bring more support and access to artists encouraging them to share their music, poetry, dance and art.

She added: “To create art and share it requires resources and it’s not always an easy path. With this album I hope to make the journey easier for myself and those who may be struggling.”

The documentary is still in its very early stages and is still being planned out and a release date has not been confirmed yet.

“Music came naturally to me”

Miss Rosenthal was still very young when she discovered her passion for music.

Growing up in a family that played music, she was influenced by her parents to go down the music pathway.

She said: “Music came naturally to me. I just went to the keyboard and made songs up.

“It was a very clear path that I felt almost destined to follow though I don’t quite know why it just felt right and made me very happy.

“I am lucky in this sense and very grateful.”

“I experienced a shift”

Miss Rosenthal has previously struggled with her mental health due to the nature of the music industry she is in.

The constant strive for perfection and in an industry that magnifies flaws took a toll on her in the past and she has put the time in to let herself recover.

She said: “I experienced a shift but I learnt over the years of therapy to soften and release my judgements on how the world saw me.”

She has now returned stronger than ever before and aims to “help others who may be going through challenges and not allow the outside to define who you are or what you are capable of”.

She is currently doing a Masters in Music Performance Production and Business at Waterbear College of Music and previously worked as a dance and singing teacher in Sheffield schools.

By also becoming a coach and founding Creative Hearts, her coaching and healing scheme, it has shaped who she is as an artist today.

Her other works include being co-author in three Women’s Anthologies, two of which have become bestsellers where she shares her mental health journey and how it relates to her music.

As for what her future ambitions are, she would like to continue down the path of making music.

She said: “I see myself continuing to fulfil my passions sharing this work with more people and allowing the creativity and joy to guide my actions and choices.”

She would also like to travel and write her own book in the future, explaining her journey and inspiring other people to pick music as a career.

For more information visit https://www.jemmarosenthal.com/ to find out more.