London-based newcomer Beattie makes a compelling return with her brand new single ‘Lovelorn,’ released September 5th via Parlophone Records, a brooding and dark cut of alternative rock that continues the atmospheric, 90s-inspired sonic journey she began on her acclaimed debut EP All My Innocence Has Been Ridden earlier this year.
The track, which arrives alongside a captivating visualiser, draws palpable influence from the hazy melancholy of Mazzy Star and the raw, grunge-tinged energy of Smashing Pumpkins, serving as a powerful introduction to an upcoming larger body of work that was previewed for fans during an intimate event at Next Door Records in London. Speaking on the deeply personal themes of the song, Beattie shares, “‘Lovelorn’ is about growing up and realizing you’re not who you used to be, and not always in ways you’re proud of. It reflects on losing the fire and hunger you had when you were younger, before the world showed you its flaws and cracks,” adding that the song ultimately “captures the quiet pain of no longer recognizing the person you once were,” a sentiment that resonates with a journal-like honesty over the track’s moody instrumentation.
This release solidifies the quickly established artist as a vital voice in the new wave of alternative rock, a performer whose potential feels limitless after a remarkable journey that began just two years ago while she was working a day job; after serving a regular customer for months, he mentioned he liked her music and would be attending her next gig, a seemingly small interaction that became the unexpected catalyst for her signing a deal with Parlophone. That deal, in turn, led to formative sessions with an impressive roster of producers including Justin Parker (Lana Del Rey), Jamie Biles (Holly Humberstone), Rich Turvey (Rachel Chinouriri), and Thom Lewis (Sam Fender), though Beattie remains refreshingly grounded in her ambitions, aiming simply to make a genuine connection with people through her music.
Already tipped as one to watch by titles like DIY and Wonderland, she has built a reputation through supporting acts like Good Neighbours and through standout performances at festivals including The Great Escape, Latitude, and Live at Leeds, a live presence she will continue to expand this month with a series of support dates for Siobhan Winifred across the UK and Ireland in Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, London, and Brighton, followed by additional shows including a performance at The Future Sessions in Bedford and a supporting slot for Lizzie Esau at Rough Trade Nottingham in October, proving that ‘Lovelorn’ is not just a song, but the next step in the ascent of an artist unafraid to explore the flaws and cracks of the world, and of herself.
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