Sabine McCalla tours the UK and announces new album “Don’t Call Me Baby”

Sabine McCalla announces her highly anticipated debut album, Don’t Call Me Baby, set for release on November 7th via Gar Hole Records. The Brooklyn- and New Orleans-based musician has shared the first single, “Sunshine Kisses,” accompanied by a mesmerizing video that captures the song’s warmth and introspective energy. Fans can pre-order the album now and immerse themselves in the full audiovisual experience. 

Sabine McCalla crafts a distinctive sound that blends multi-cultural American roots music with her Haitian heritage. Drawing from Brazilian samba, southern soul, British rock & roll, and New Orleans’ vibrant music scene, she filters these influences into a cohesive yet eclectic sonic tapestry. Don’t Call Me Baby demonstrates her ability to weave disparate musical threads into something entirely her own.

The single “Sunshine Kisses” was inspired by a moment of personal reflection. Sabine explains, “I wrote ‘Sunshine Kisses’ while learning a Brazilian tune and reading Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Marie Brown. I had just finished the chapter on self-esteem and was envisioning myself cloaked in a ray of sunlight kissing my face; sunshine kisses. A man I was seeing had just told me he had another lover, and his answer to my anger was to say ‘baby, don’t be so upset.’ And I said, ‘don’t call me baby.’” The song came alive with the contributions of Ajai Combelic on samba-inspired rhythms, Sam Doores on guitar, and Howe Pearson’s suggestion to reverse the lyrics in the second verse, creating a psychedelic, liminal atmosphere. Sabine layered multiple harmonies and octaves, resulting in a rich, textured recording that perfectly matches the song’s emotional depth.

Starting TODAY Sabine McCalla will throughout the UK:

29/08: Dorset, UK - End Of The Road Festival
30/08: London, UK - Waiting Room
01/09: Guildford, UK - Boileroom
02/09: Norwich, UK - Norwich Arts Centre
03/09: Chester, UK - St Mary's Creative Space
04/09: Newcastle, UK - The Globe
05/09: Glasgow, UK - Nice N Sleazy