Flora Hibberd continues the journey towards her forthcoming sophomore album Mammoth with ‘Shelley’, a beautifully crafted blend of indie-folk and country that feels both timeless and quietly transporting. Built around rich minor-key melodies, delicate pedal steel and intertwining harmonies, the track showcases Flora’s gift for creating songs that feel deeply rooted in tradition while remaining effortlessly fresh.

Every element fits together seamlessly. The unmistakable twang of the pedal steel gently introduces its country influence without ever overwhelming the song, while Flora’s wonderfully characterful folk vocal sits naturally at its centre. There’s a warmth running throughout, but the minor-key arrangement adds just enough melancholy to give ‘Shelley’ an emotional depth that lingers long after the final note.

Although the accompanying visualiser captures candid moments around Paris on nostalgic, retro-style film, the song itself conjures a completely different landscape. It’s easy to picture a sweltering afternoon somewhere in the American countryside, where dusty roads stretch towards the horizon and time seems to slow to a crawl. That ability to transport the listener somewhere else entirely is what makes ‘Shelley’ feel so quietly captivating, proving once again that Flora Hibberd has a remarkable knack for creating music that feels both familiar and entirely her own.