New Music: Sarah Julia – Bigger Picture

Dutch sibling duo Sarah Julia bring a counterintuitive sense of serenity to the Bigger Picture, the first of a batch of new songs.

It was recorded in Saugerties, a rural idyll in New York, with producer Phil Weinrobe. Maybe the location impacted the song, because even as its busy, tricky melody hints at the hustle and bustle of the city and a mixture of emotions, the vocal harmonies and New England autumn feel of the arrangement exude warmth.

Weinrobe has worked with artists of the calibre of Adrianne Lenker, Billie Marten, and Cass McCombs, and Sarah Julia comes from a similar place in terms of the folky intimacy, bursting with humanity, and willingness to push the genre to new places: this working partnership between duo and producer promises great things for the rest of 2026.

“Bigger Picture invites you to zoom out on your life, reminding you how easily small things can start to feel incredibly important,” states the duo. “It’s about letting go of control, trusting your fate and feelings that are bigger than you can comprehend.”

You can hear Bigger Picture on SoundCloud, Spotify, and YouTube. Keep in the loop with upcoming releases from the Amsterdam-based sisters by checking out their Instagram and Facebook feeds.

Header photo by Erica Snyder