Mallory Johnson has been hard at work over the last couple years on her sophomore album; and what can I say, over the party is officially out, and it’s a stunning evolution of her artistry.
The follow-up to her 2022 debut Surprise Party (which featured the Top 40 hit “Married”), over the party trades glitter and grit for the silence and aftermath.
The Party’s Not Over, But Mallory’s ‘over the party’
“This record is somewhat an extension or b-side — maybe even an evil stepsister — to Surprise Party,” Mallory shares. “It’s an uncensored reveal of… well… when the party’s over. This isn’t to say that all of the songs are dark and dreary, but the common thread through the track list are stories of departure, change and growth. It’s definitely more uncomfortably honest than its sparkly predecessor.”
Produced by Andrew Petroff (Sheryl Crow, Meg McRee), the album dives into raw emotions and an alt-Americana lane, showcasing a deeper, moodier take on Mallory’s signature sound.
Featuring singles “f*ck that”, “suitcase,” and “the circus”, the album is already receiving lots of success, earning Mallory 2025 ECMA nominations for Country Recording and Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year.
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Getting Dark And Honest
While Surprise Party was full of sparkle, over the party lingers in the emotional aftermath, a collection of dark, raw emotions that uncover what’s really behind the ‘party’.
The title track, “over the party” actually kicks off the album with a lighter, acoustic intro to the themes she dives into further. “over the party” is a personal favourite, along with “suitcase” and “how you leave”.
Mallory’s writing cuts deeper here, bending americana and country into her own alternative sound. She has a way of communicating a story by seamlessly pairing the abstract with literal. The production style really gives the stories in this album a dark, edgy fire, which melds nicely with her generally soft tone.
With this release, Mallory Johnson proves she’s not just growing as an artist, she’s really etching her name as a poignant songwriter.
More About Mallory Johnson
Mallory Johnson is a 4x ECMA winner, 4x CCMA nominated artist and 2022 semi-finalist for the prestigious SiriusXM Top of the Country competition.
Stepping into a bold new era Mallory’s recent singles “f*ck that”, “suitcase”, and “circus” have given a solid introduction to her sophomore album over the party. She has already earned two 2025 ECMA nominations, two 2024 MusicNL nominations, and early editorial playlist support including multiple cross-genre Apple Music playlists as well as Amazon Music’s cover for “Break Through Country.’”
This genre-bending artist demonstrates a captivating fusion of dark Americana with her distinctive alternative-country flair. Her 2022 album Surprise Party also took home the 2023 ECMA for Country Recording of the Year, while earning Mallory six 2023 MusicNL nominations (including a win for Country Artist of the Year) and two 2023 CCMA nominations for Alternative Country Album and Innovative Campaign of the Year.
After a busy season sharing stages with icons like Shania Twain, Alan Doyle, and Joey Landreth, Mallory is stepping into a darker light with over the party.
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Jenna
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