This segment features artists who have submitted their tracks/videos to She Makes Music. If you would like to be featured here then please send an e-mail to helen@shemakesmusic.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!
Cloh
Cloh is an indie pop artist from Detroit, Michigan, blending heartfelt storytelling with soft psychedelia in a dreamy, lo-fi soundscape. Every track is self-crafted with real instruments and her soulful, distinct vocals. Drawing from her background in classical piano, visual art, and DIY production, she paints with sound to create honest, layered worlds that resonate with listeners.
Her latest single ‘Butterfly Effect’ is a dreamy, story-driven exploration of connection, timing, and the small moments that change everything. With psychedelic guitar tones, warm synths, and an intimate vocal delivery, the track floats in a soft, nostalgic dreamscape — perfect for late night drives into the unknown.
Esther’s Wife
Emerging alt-folk artist Esthers Wife returns with ‘Buckshot’, a stirring and cinematic exploration of grief, guilt, and family.
‘Buckshot’ unfolds like a whispered conversation between mother and child at a wake, intimate, raw, and emotionally charged. Built on sparse acoustic textures and enveloped in a hushed atmosphere, the track captures the quiet tension of unresolved loss and generational wounds. Esthers Wife’s distinctive voice, both tender and weathered, carries the weight of memory like a prayer left unanswered. With its minimalist instrumentation and slow-burning intensity, Buckshot positions Esthers Wife as a compelling new voice in the alt-folk landscape, one unafraid to mine their darkness with grace and vulnerability.
“This song came from a place of personal reckoning,” says Esthers Wife. “It’s about trying to understand pain passed down through silence and finding beauty in that tension.” Fans of artists like Adrianne Lenker, Daffo, or Nick Cave will find themselves drawn to the song’s evocative storytelling and emotional nuance.
Maggie Kane
NYC-based artist Maggie Kane releases her debut single, ‘candied ginger’. A finalist for 2024’s international songwriting competition Write Out Loud, Maggie Kane’s music blends confessional storytelling layered with pop sensibilities and subtle synth textures.
Kane writes songs for the soft-hearted and the overthinkers, with a sound that sits somewhere between the whimsy of Gabrielle Aplin and the wistful intimacy of Lizzy McAlpine. ‘Candied Ginger’ explores the lingering aftertaste left behind when a relationship ends. It’s for anyone who’s ever held on too long and felt the quiet ache of knowing it’s time to move on.
“The song was born from a fleeting moment—being handed a ginger candy by someone I knew I had to let go of,” says Kane. “It became a metaphor for the things we keep consuming, even when we know they’re not good for us. When I’m working through something complicated, I always find myself at the piano—and this time, that feeling became a song.”
JESSMO
JESSMO is a singer-songwriter and music producer based in the city of Singapore. Classically trained on the piano at the age of 5 and started writing her own songs later in her teenage years. After dropping out of college at the age of 17, JESSMO has since travelled and performed her own compositions in various European cities, including London, Amsterdam, Paris, Toulon, Galway, Copenhagen, Malmö, Göttingen, Dusseldorf and in Singapore.
JESSMO’s musical attitude in her work has been consistently described as uplifting and evocative pop/electronic numbers supported by her highly emotive and dark vocals.
In 2020, JESSMO released her first 4-track EP ‘Dance It All Out’, which includes numbers like ‘Love Hold Kiss’ and ‘No Cry’, which sets the temperature for the young spirit both as a musical artist and as an individual. She is now developing a music-art concept titled ‘Saltwater’. Check out the track ‘How Deep Do We Dive?’ below.
MEI-KA
MEI-KA is a singer, songwriter, and recording engineer from San Francisco, and based in London. She explores the boundaries of pop, soul and electronic pop with her rich storytelling and playful production. Her debut single, ‘Out of Sight,’ introduced her as a raw lyricist and adept vocal arranger – able to make an immersive atmosphere with minimal elements.
Her newest release, ‘Perfume,’ takes her sound in a new direction: towards soulful, glitchy pop while retaining her signature sentimental lyricism. “I’m based in London which is a major point of inspiration for this song,” she says. “The moments that remind you of someone, whether they’re miles away or farther, are what inspired this song. Three years ago I moved across the world. This song is a love letter to all the people I miss. Even when I’m being the worst texter ever or when I’m too busy to call home, I want my loved ones to know that I’m always thinking of them. When I come back home to visit, everything is so special and lovely, but I want them to know that I want the mundane moments and the taken-for-granted moments with them too.”
Jasmine Catherine
Jasmine Catherine is a UK-based singer songwriter, composer and theatrical storyteller from Norwich, whose music bridges the worlds of fantasy, theatre and film.
A lifelong bookworm and Disney devotee, Jasmine grew up dreaming of magical lands, animated heroines, and soundtracks that made her heart soar. Now, she channels that same wonder into her music – crafting cinematic, story-rich songs that feel like they belong in epic films or spellbinding musicals.
With a background in musical theatre and classical training, Jasmine brings theatrical flair and vocal prescision to every track. Whether she’s whispering a haunting ballad or belting a battle cry, her voice carries deep emotional resonance – and a touch of enchantment. Her songs are often described as sonic stories: part myth, part memory, part movie score.
Blending the emotional storytelling of musical theatre and sweeping drama of fantasy film scores, Jasmine’s latest single ‘RISE’ is a perfect example of her signature sound – inspired by the bestselling book Fourth Wing, and echoing the cinematic styllings of Hans Zimmer and John Powell.
‘RISE’ is a fantasy-inspired, orchestral pop anthem that blends powerful storytelling with sweeping instrumentation. Inspired by the hit book series Fourth Wing and iconic worlds like Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings, the track combines near full-orchestral scoring with a modern theatrical flair. Think Hans Zimmer meets musical theatre. ‘RISE’ promises to give the listener a visual experience through the power of music and it’s already resonating with fans of epic soundtracks and fantasy shows.
Brosie
Originally from Graz and now based in Hamburg, rising artist Brosie has just announced her sophomore EP, Spiraling Down Memory Lane!, set for release on September 26. Her songs are loud, unfiltered, and hit right where it hurts — but always with a wink that makes the sting bearable.
Out now is her brand new single ‘I’m Still The Child!’, another cut from the upcoming EP. On the track, Brosie shares: “Pop has this superpower — it can process deep, personal topics while dressing them up in loud, shamelessly poppy production. ‘I’m Still The Child!’ is about my inner struggle for autonomy and self-liberation — breaking free from the shadow of ‘supervillains playing someone heaven sent.’”
Shannon Gillespie
After a reflective hiatus to hone her sound and songwriting, singer-songwriter Shannon Gillespie is back with a bang. Her new single, ‘One For The Road,’ marks a bold return to the spotlight with a sparkling, full-band sound inspired by the likes of Pale Waves, The Beaches, Nieve Ella, and Olivia Rodrigo.
This upbeat indie-pop track tells the story of first dates in the electric city of Liverpool – where romance, overthinking, and a little too much to drink collide. With glimmering guitar riffs, anthemic choruses, and Shannon’s unmistakable lyrical honesty, ‘One For The Road’ is a sonic leap forward and a confident reintroduction to one of Wigan’s most promising voices.
“I took some time out after my last release in 2023 to really develop my songwriting and explore a fuller sound,” Shannon explains. “I played my first headline show with a band, and that experience of reimagining my music with more musicians completely changed the way I wanted to create. One For The Road is the start of that next chapter.”
Cerys-Georgina
Cerys-Georgina is a singer-songwriter from London, who makes indie pop music. She recently released her first EP in July called Let’s Go Again.
Her new single is called ‘For Millie x’. Cerys says on the song: ’’’For Millie x’ is a song I wrote about a fall out with a friend. It’s a song that captures all the emotions I was feeling in the moment: the hope to move on, and all that can come after a disagreement – forgiveness and understanding. Nothing is perfect and I guess it’s important to not set your standards too high when it comes to friendships and connections.”
Lindsey Buck
Lindsey Buck, known for her powerful, soulful voice and unstoppable live performances is set to release her debut album, The Laundry & The Ecstasy on Newvelle Records. It’s an intimate and wild introduction to this emerging soul/blues artist’s raw emotion, imaginative storytelling and indomitable vocals with a killer 10-piece band.
Lindsey Buck’s music excites, and so does her “dark horse” story: At 40, Lindsey Buck – mother of two and up to her eyeballs in laundry – took an unexpected leap. She began piano lessons with Elan Mehler, brilliant band leader, producer and founder of Newvelle Records. What started as a furtive desire to “learn a little piano,” grew into a breathtaking artistic awakening and emergence – the culmination of which is The Laundry & The Ecstasy.
Lindsey Buck’s ‘Quiet Town’ is a haunting, soulful reflection on the early days of lockdown. Written in March 2020 as her neighborhood fell silent — closed schools, empty playgrounds, and endless isolation — Lindsey Buck captures the stillness, strangeness and emotional weight of that time. With tender vocals and a cinematic build, the track echoes the eerie beauty of a world on pause. It’s the second single from The Laundry & The Ecstasy, Lindsey’s debut album out this September on Newvelle Records.
Check out more of our recent submissions via the playlist below!
