Boise’s rising indie-pop storyteller returns with a tender ode to nostalgia, transition, and the sweetness of letting go.

Boise-based indie-pop artist McKenna Esteb is stepping into the season with “Fall Butter” — the dreamy, jazz-kissed second single from her upcoming album Love You Forever, arriving November 14th. If you’re already curating your cozy-season playlists, consider this track essential listening: warm, wistful, and soft as a sweater pulled from storage.

Written during her artist residency at Surel’s Place, “Fall Butter” captures those fleeting days when summer dissolves into fall — when the light turns golden, the air sharpens, and everything feels both tender and temporary. McKenna leans into that emotional in-between, blending her soulful tone with intimate jazz flourishes as she examines what it means to hold on, even as everything around you begins to change.

It’s the sound of a season shifting — and of an artist leaning deeper into her craft.

A Rising Voice in Boise’s Queer Music Scene

McKenna Esteb isn’t just releasing music; she’s building a community around honesty, vulnerability, and storytelling. Since launching her solo project in 2019, she’s carved out a distinct presence in the Northwest and beyond, touring extensively and sharing stages with acts like Sixpence None the Richer, Krooked Kings, Baby Jake, and The Suffers.

Her recent releases have drawn praise from outlets including GRRRL Music, DotGay, and Purple Haze, spotlighting her as one of Boise’s most compelling emerging voices. And with a slot confirmed at Treefort Music Fest 2026, her momentum is only growing.

A Track That Feels Like a Warm Glow

With “Fall Butter,” McKenna delivers a song that feels handcrafted for moments of reflection — the car ride at golden hour, the slow morning coffee, the memory-laced walk home. It’s gentle, textured, and deeply human.

If Love You Forever follows this trajectory, McKenna Esteb is positioned to offer one of the most emotionally resonant indie releases coming out of the Northwest next year.

“Fall Butter” arrives November 14th.

Listen to the single | Read more about McKenna Esteb

Stay tuned — and keep your sweaters close.