The Bud is a gorgeous collection of Lucie’s intriguing, sparse, delicate songs. Featuring careful, intricate guitar arrangements by Lucie and London-based guitarist Tom Hall, as well as guest appearances by Carl Pannuzzo (drums, vocals), Heath Cullen (guitar) and Rohan Drape (piano) , The Bud was recorded in two home studios - one in a little shack by the beach south of Melbourne - the other in a second story townhouse in south-east London. This album shines with Lucie’s rich, dark voice and her compelling writing.