Helen Evans — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:51:46 +0000

This feature spotlights 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!

Annie & The Make Believe

Australian indie-folk artist Annie & The Make Believe returns with ‘Out To Sea’, a heartfelt reflection on the emotional complexities of moving home and beginning again. Blending folk melodies with pop sensibilities and alt-country influences, Annie’s songwriting is rooted in honesty and quiet introspection.

Written after returning to Australia following almost a decade in the UK, ‘Out To Sea’ explores the uncertainty that often accompanies major life changes. Caught between the familiarity of the past and the challenge of building something new, the song gently navigates themes of belonging, identity and ultimately finding peace with the choices that shape us.

ruth gitau

Indie-pop singer-songwriter ruth gitau returns with her fourth single, ‘ugly’, showcasing her knack for infectious melodies and refreshingly honest lyricism. Recorded in her bedroom and produced by Caleb Cruise, the track highlights a brighter, more playful side to her songwriting.

Built around shimmering synths, punchy vocals and early 2000s-inspired R&B rhythms, ‘ugly’ explores the wonderfully chaotic feeling of falling head over heels for someone. While Ruth often writes about love’s heartbreaks, this release embraces the excitement, humour and complete lack of self-control that can come with a new crush.

ugly by ruth gitau

Isabella Chiarini

Hamilton, Ontario singer-songwriter Isabella Chiarini creates uplifting pop that celebrates authenticity, confidence and self-belief. Passionate about connecting through personal experiences, she writes songs that encourage listeners to embrace themselves while finding joy in life’s everyday moments.

Latest single ‘Out of Control’ is a vibrant summer anthem inspired by the transformative feeling of meeting the right person. Bursting with infectious energy and feel-good production, the track captures the excitement of discovering new sides of yourself through love, making it the perfect soundtrack for long drives and sunny days.

TASHA TARUSØVA

Originally from Ukraine and now based in London, alternative rock artist TASHA TARUSØVA combines powerful vocals with cinematic production and emotionally driven storytelling. Her music reflects themes of resilience, identity and transformation, shaped in part by rebuilding her life following the war in Ukraine.

Her latest single ‘Vikings’ blends heavy guitars, haunting melodies and dramatic arrangements to create an immersive alternative rock experience. Carefully crafted over the course of a year, the track unfolds like a film score, balancing raw intensity with an evocative sense of atmosphere.

Amelia Oliver

Nineteen-year-old Warwickshire singer-songwriter Amelia Oliver creates deeply personal indie-folk inspired by resilience, identity and self-discovery. Drawing from her own experiences of autism and navigating an eating disorder, her music transforms vulnerability into songs of hope and acceptance.

Featured on her debut EP Constellation Prize, ‘Radio Cygnal’ is both a heartfelt love song and a reflection on distance, uncertainty and caring for someone facing illness. Balancing warmth with longing, the track celebrates the strength of human connection through uplifting melodies and intimate storytelling.

Grace Spidell

Originally from Canada and now based in the UK, alternative R&B and indie-pop artist Grace Spidell combines clever lyricism with playful production to create infectious, emotionally rich pop. Working closely alongside producer Kenzie Vois, the pair continue to shape a distinctive sound built around catchy melodies and imaginative concepts.

Latest single ‘Bad Habit’ channels the euphoric energy of late-2000s dance-pop, embracing huge choruses, club-ready beats and carefree nostalgia. Inspired by the era’s unforgettable festival anthems, the track breathes fresh life into a sound that feels both familiar and exciting.

Freya Dalgarno

Somerset singer-songwriter Freya Dalgarno blends indie, rock and pop influences with thoughtful lyricism and expressive vocals. Since releasing her debut album Out of My Depth, she has continued to establish herself across the South West through live performances and festival appearances.

Her single ‘If Only There Were’ strips things back, allowing emotion to take centre stage. Exploring the heartbreak of feeling unable to reach someone emotionally, the song pairs understated production with poignant songwriting to create a quietly affecting listening experience.

Bunnie

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Bunnie crafts emotionally honest indie rock that balances delicate vulnerability with explosive catharsis. Drawing inspiration from artists including Alanis Morissette and Phoebe Bridgers, her music embraces life’s messier emotions without shying away from uncomfortable truths.

Latest single ‘Fix’ begins as a gentle folk ballad before gradually unfolding into a powerful rock confession. Written during a period of depression following heartbreak, the song explores the frustrating cycle of searching for healing while repeatedly falling back into old patterns, resulting in a deeply raw and relatable portrait of emotional recovery.

Fix by Bunnie

KYNG

Hamburg art-pop artist KYNG combines electro-pop production, bold visuals and unapologetic queer-feminist self-expression into a world entirely her own. Inspired by drag culture, maximalism and artists such as Lady Gaga, CHVRCHES and COBRAH, she creates music that celebrates empowerment without compromise.

Latest single ‘SIREN’ is a surreal, high-energy dive into obsession, temptation and emotional chaos. Packed with vibrant synths, theatrical storytelling and fearless attitude, the track invites listeners to surrender to the beautiful unpredictability of desire.

Rose Cole

Australian singer-songwriter and producer Rose Cole continues to expand her distinctive alternative pop sound with ‘Years Don’t Matter’, a self-produced single that pairs emotionally honest songwriting with adventurous production. Known for crafting vivid sonic worlds around deeply personal stories, Rose embraces vulnerability without losing sight of infectious melodies.

Written as a response to the idea that “time heals all wounds”, ‘Years Don’t Matter’ reflects on accepting that some experiences may never completely leave us. Blending jagged rhythms, driving percussion and intimate storytelling, the track captures the tension between moving forward and learning to live alongside the memories that continue to shape us.

Years Don't Matter by Rose Cole

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