The title track of her debut EP, this single is an authentic depiction of heartbreak in the modern age, as it marries despondent lyrics with upbeat sonics.

Rapidly rising alt-pop phenomenon Beren Olivia is a 22-year-old artist who admirably, without hesitation, pursued her passion for music even though she had a competitive sports career already lined up for her. The singer’s athletic past epitomises her strength and determination; after she inherited an enormous book of poetry and fell in love with the art of storytelling, these intrinsic qualities aided her to chase her dreams. Impressively self-taught at guitar from the age of thirteen, Beren has known for many years now that music is her ultimate calling in life.

With vulnerable lyricism like “cut me up and I’m not healing, how’d you make it look so easy?,” Early Hours Of The AM portrays heartache in a refreshingly dance-worthy manner. Beren’s flawless vocals tell a melancholy story on a bed of consistently solid percussion, harmonising guitar riffs and intermittently emotive piano melodies. As if to reflect the track’s sorrowful core, the song transitions to Beren’s stripped-back, emotional vocals in the song’s bridge before the passionate chorus builds again.

Beren Olivia shares:

The song ‘Early Hours Of The AM’ is a sad dance floor banger. It’s that moment post-break up, where you’re kind of relishing how much of a mess you are. You’ve been out with your friends, putting a brave face and a show on for social media. Then before you know it, you’re at home sitting on the kitchen floor, ugly crying, eating Domino’s with your makeup running down your face.

Be sure to check out Beren Olivia’s entire debut EP Early Hours Of The AM, as she musically pours her heart out into her very own lyrical storytelling, and undoubtedly secures her position as one of the UK music scene’s ones-to-watch.