Rita Satch releases her highly anticipated debut album, "Meet Me in the Garden", a richly textured exploration of love, death and renewal.The album was co-produced by Felix Bloxsom (SIA, Genesis Owusu), Daniel Mougerman (The Bamboos), and Satch herself, and mixed by three-time Grammy-winning engineer Ben Kane (D'Angelo, Emily King). With contributions from some of Naarm/Melbourne's most celebrated musicians, and a stunning 12-piece string orchestra, "Meet Me in the Garden" blends smooth soul with contemporary R&B, orchestral textures, and layers of vocal stacks reminiscent of D'Angelo and Bilal."These songs flowed out of me in response to life's most profound moments," says Satch. "Losing both of my grandmothers during the creation of this album was devastating, but writing 'Warrior Princess' helped me process my grief, and "Meet Me in the Garden" was inspired by my Kabbalah studies, which brought me peace knowing we'll one day reunite in the Garden of Eden. I'm so proud of what we've created and deeply grateful to my incredible collaborators for helping bring my garden to life."The album opens with a breathtaking string prelude composed and arranged by Daniel Mougerman, weaving hints of the album's melodies into a cinematic introduction. "I wanted to write something that would set the mood for the album," Mougerman shares. "I also wanted to weave in little details that listeners might pick up on after hearing the music a few times, so each listen feels like a deeper discovery." This seamlessly transitions into the title track, 'Meet Me in the Garden', a dreamy, mellotron-infused piece layered with Satch's ethereal vocals and lush textures.From there, the album unfolds into a dynamic blend of tight, funk-driven grooves, cinematic orchestral moments, and hypnotic harmonies that define Satch's smooth soul sound. Highlights include the first single 'Breathe', the heartbreakingly beautiful 'Warrior Princess', where Felix Bloxsom's production truly shines, and the upbeat, funk-fueled 'Joyride'. At it's heart, the album channels the timeless elegance of Marvin Gaye, while embracing the innovation of contemporary artists like Nick Hakim and Lianne La Havas.