The inspiration for Dominoes came when Julianna fell in love with 60s guitarist Baden Powell’s CD, 3 Originals. "I knew I wanted to capture the way my imagination and emotions were stirred by this music," Raye said. "The CD is entirely instrumental which gave me room to re-interpret the spirit of what I was hearing in my own voice."

Leaves Before Autumn was the first song to emerge but it was when she met one of her songwriting collaborators, Bill Demain of the duo Swan Dive, that the record’s character really began to take shape. "Bill and I spoke the same musical and lyrical language, so writing together was an effortless, joyful process." Regarding another of her co-writers, Joe Pisapia of the band Guster, she says "Joe and I had a deep connection instantly and I knew we’d write something very special.

"We had so little time to work out the kinks and get a great take we really were on the edge of our seats the entire session. By the end of it, our brains were completely fried!" The pace left no time to hesitate, requiring everyone’s full commitment and Raye found it "magical to sing in the soundscape these amazing players created on the spot."

Dominoes is the latest chapter in a career marked by extraordinary alliances and deeply authentic artistry. Julianna’s critically acclaimed debut album, Something Peculiar, was produced by Jeff Lynne (Travelling Wilburys, ELO), whom Raye met through her cousin, Kamen. It took over eight years for her to release the next album, but in one of those rare, defining moments in an artist’s career she re-emerged from a process of self-discovery and a string of dissatisfying major label flirtations with the brilliant independent release, Restless Night.