Emma Ruth Rundle delivers a striking blend of beauty and fury on “Enough,” the latest single from her upcoming album, These Killing Times. Built around a steady, hypnotic drum pattern from Jess Gowrie and a warm yet haunting acoustic guitar melody, the track begins with an understated calm before gradually transforming into something far more powerful.
Rundle’s unmistakable voice carries the emotional weight of the song, balancing vulnerability with quiet determination. As the arrangement expands, each chorus grows more urgent, allowing the tension to build naturally until it erupts into a cathartic finale. Patrick Shiroishi’s piercing saxophone performance adds another layer of emotional intensity, pushing the song into a chaotic and deeply affecting climax.
Lyrically, “Enough” is both poetic and politically charged. Drawing inspiration from mythology and biblical imagery, Rundle uses the song to examine power, greed, and inequality, challenging systems that prioritize wealth over humanity. Rather than relying on direct confrontation, she wraps her critique in rich symbolism, creating a song that invites listeners to reflect while never sacrificing its emotional impact.
With “Enough,” Emma Ruth Rundle once again proves her ability to merge delicate folk textures with crushing post-rock intensity. It’s a captivating and thought-provoking single that showcases both her fearless songwriting and her talent for turning deeply personal and societal reflections into something sonically unforgettable.
Emma Ruth Rundle Live Dates:
Oct 10: Chattanooga, TN – The Signal ~
Oct 11: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ~
Oct 12: Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club ~
Oct 13: Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall ~
Oct 14: Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre ~
Oct 15: Norfolk, VA – The NorVa ~
Oct 16: Harrisburg, PA – XL Live ~
Oct 17: Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony ~
Oct 18: Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall ~
Oct 19: Portsmouth, NH – 3S Artspace ~
Oct 20: South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground ~
Oct 21: Albany, NY – Empire Live ~
Oct 22: Buffalo, NY – Electric City ~
Oct 23: McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre ~
Oct 24: Indianapolis, IN – HI-FI Annex ~
Oct 25: Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection ~
Oct 26: Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom ~
Oct 27: Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue ~
Oct 28: Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s ~
Oct 29: Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre ~
Oct 30: Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s ~
Nov 24: Seattle, WA – Neumos *
Nov 25: Portland, OR – Polaris Hall *
Nov 27: San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall *
Nov 28: Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room *
Nov 29: Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom *
Dec 01: Austin, TX – 29th Street Ballroom *
Dec 02: Dallas, TX – Puzzles *
Dec 04: Atlanta, GA – The EARL *
Dec 05: Nashville, TN – EXIT/IN *
Dec 06: Asheville, NC – Eulogy *
Dec 08: Washington, DC – Black Cat *
Dec 09: Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts *
Dec 10: Brooklyn, NY – Saint Vitus Bar *
Dec 12: Boston, MA – Roadrunner (Saddest Day Festival)
Dec 14: Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom & Tavern *
Dec 15: Detroit, MI – El Club *
Dec 16: Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall *
Dec 18: Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge *
Dec 19: Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater *
~ Performing solo, supporting All Them Witches
- THESE KILLING TIMES TOUR, performing with a full band. Cinder Well to support.
These Killing Times finds Emma Ruth Rundle channeling anger, resilience, and vulnerability into one of her most emotionally charged records to date. Set for release on September 18 via her own label, Errant Child, the album confronts themes of power, resistance, and survival while never losing sight of the deeply personal storytelling that defines her work.
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These Killing Times Tracklist:
1 – Powerless
2 – God’s Picture
3 – Anvil
4 – Catherine Wheel
5 – Don’t Delay Heaven
6 – Enough
7 – Human Kindness
8 – Oceans of Time
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