ENIGMATIC singer-songwriter Louise Rutkowski is set to release her first single in six years.

Late Sun will be unveiled on Friday, September 4, and serves as a testament to the "never too late" philosophy that underpins her latest work.

Rutkowski, who rose to prominence as part of the 4AD music project, This Mortal Coil, released her first solo album back in 2014.

The hotly anticipated follow-up is now on the horizon with Late Sun serving as the lead single from the forthcoming album, Home, due on October 9.

The song also conveys Louise's philosophy and mindfulness that it's never too late to do anything in life and that age is no barrier to anyone, especially women, in realising their ambitions.

She said: "I believe that one is always transitioning and developing, and that age is not a reason for giving up on dreams or thinking you can't do something because it's too late. It's never too late."

Three years in the making, Home was made possible by a crowd-funding scheme, and Louise, 56, hopes to attract a new following as well as satisfying her faithful fans.

The album, which was co-written and produced with musician, Irvin Duguid, features a mix of emotive tracks – a harmonious fusion of Louise's powerful, melodic vocals with classic synthesiser sounds, strings and live drums.

Home will be available for pre-order from September 18.