Over two years in the making, I Hope You’ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me contains ten new tracks inspired by seventies afrobeat, blacksploitation soundtracks, sixties Motown and soul jazz. The album features eight of Chelsea’s original compositions, plus her unique funk arrangement of Neyo’s pop hit Closer and an Esther Phillips tribute, the title track of the album. The single ‘Through With Lovin’ You” was released digitally and on limited edition 45rpm vinyl with launch shows in Brisbane and Melbourne and an accompanying film clip premiered on themusic.com.au.

Produced by Chelsea Wilson and Jake Mason (Cookin’ on 3 Burners) the album features an incredible list of musicians including Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos) and Mitch Power (Deep Street Soul) on guitars, Lucas Taranto on bass (Gotye), Ivan ‘Choi’ Khatchoyan on drums (True Live), Michelle Martinez (The Voice) and Candice Monique on backing vocals (Metals).

Her debut LP is released via Chelsea’s independent label House of Valerie Joan, named after her paternal and maternal grandmothers (respectively). The artwork concept was directed by Chelsea, containing a series of images channeling the looks of three iconic rock star divorcees; Cher, Priscilla and Bianca Jagger, beautifully photographed by Helen Melville.