An exclusive evening showcasing the new music of rising star Chloe Stroll took place at Langan’s Brasserie in London last night! An invite only event, the Canadian star performed three songs off of her debut album Bloom In The Break which is to be released this Friday 12th September.

Broadcaster and former TV presenter Kate Thornton hosted an intimate and relaxed interview with Chloe in front of her guests, giving us an opportunity to see a more personal side of her. With her father being Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll, her brother being F1 driver Lance Stroll, and her husband being Olympic snowboarder Scotty James, it might be easy to dismiss Chloe as a so-called “nepo baby.” Yet nothing could be further from the truth.

Timid, gentle, and openly nervous, Chloe shared with Thornton how she spent five years pouring her heart and soul into her debut album, crafting every lyric with care. The journey was far from smooth—during that time, she welcomed her first child and had to balance motherhood alongside the demands of making music. In a way, she joked, she now has “two babies”.

What stood out for me within this interview was how much Chloe came across as a vulnerable and sincere artist. You could not help but fall in love with her personality and of course later on in the evening, fall in love with her music and live performance. Chloe admitted to Thornton that she sometimes struggles with imposter syndrome, especially when it came to working with Walter Afanasieff or as she calls him “Walter A” as cannot pronounce his last name.

An independent artist, Stroll is still making her mark within the music industry and we are very excited for her journey. We here at BOON were big supporters of her song You’re Ok which was written after the loss of her Grandmother. “I wrote it about my grandmother. While the song centers on her, it also speaks to the broader experience of loss. Everyone has someone they’ve loved and lost. It’s part of life. I had experienced it with a close friend of mine who was 23 – she had cancer, and she passed away – and, unfortunately, with a few other people. The constant line that everyone would tell me was: ‘At least they’re OK.’

You’re Ok is a song that will resonate with anyone who has suffered loss. Stroll performed a beautiful live version which had the top floor of Langan’s in emotional silence. I may have been guilty of dropping a tear or two into the signature cocktail she generously provided us with.

The second song she performed was her current single I Stood My Ground. The song was co-written with Walter Afanasieff, renowned for work with Mariah Carey and Celine Dion, and is an anthem for anyone who’s had to hold fast in the face of doubt, grief, or heartbreak. Chloe said: “We explored the idea of what it’s like to stand your ground while everything around you feels like it’s unraveling. Staying grounded in what matters to me is really important – values have always been a big part of who I am. I’m also a big Disney fairytale person, and when we were writing the bridge, I pictured a person sitting in front of a crystal ball trying to manipulate someone who’s like: ‘My mind’s made of stone/ I’m not shying away/ You’ll try and move me but I’m gonna stay.’

“No matter what gets thrown at you, you will stick with who you are and your values. I loved that message.”

For me, the song had so much more impact in a live setting as you could really feel the passion behind the performance. It is a song that I will certainly be paying more attention to (after I stop sobbing over You’re Ok repeatedly).

The last track she performed was Home. A new song to me, it was the perfect track to close on. Chloe truly pulls at the heartstrings in her lyrics. Chloe said she hopes that ‘Home’ – which she describes as her “keystone song” – becomes someone’s wedding song.

“When we started to work on the song with Walter, I was six months pregnant. It was the first time I’d met him, and we were sitting and talking about life while I was so in awe. I love big ballads – my goal as a singer is Whitney Houston, Céline Dion. So I told him I wanted to write a ballad like that,” said Chloe.

“He said: ‘Tell me what’s going on in your life.’ And I told him that the biggest thing was getting married and being on the verge of having a baby. When I got married, I felt, ‘you’re my home’ about my husband. We can live wherever; we can move wherever

“But we can do that because you’re my home. It’s not four walls. It’s not wherever we are, it’s wherever you are.

We finished it in London, and I burst into tears when he first played it back. But the most incredible moment for me happens when I sing it to my son now. He smiles at me. He reacts to that song, which makes me cry to this day.”

The evening was such a delight and Chloe’s performance was sensational. Accompanied by her incredibly talented keyboard player Reuben James, the intimate performance left a lasting impression of being totally mesmerised! I will certainly not be alone in saying that I wanted more and I look forward to a potential tour in the not too distant future. What a joy to be part of something so special and to be on board of what is undoubtedly going to be an incredible journey. Speaking of journey’s, despite the tube strikes, Stroll was met with a full house of people who made a special effort to be there with many, myself included, walking for an hour to the venue.

The 12-song album titled Bloom in the Break will be released on 12th September. Pre-save and Pre-Order here. The recording has seen her collaborate with the likes of Grammy Award-winning producer Walter Afanasieff, Swagg R’Celious (H.E.R., Babyface) and Kevin Bard (Andy Grammer, Dan + Shay).

Originally from Montreal, Chloe Stroll began writing music at just seven years old. Since releasing her 2023 debut single ‘Run’, she has built a reputation for raw, relatable storytelling, with songs like ‘Thin Air’ and ‘Water Over Sand’ resonating with a growing global audience. Her musical inspirations range from Lana Del Rey and Adele to Whitney Houston and Barbra Streisand, artists known for balancing vulnerability with undeniable power.