Think British Olivia Rodrigo but rougher around the edges; with this release of her fourth official single, the artists sound is becoming more and more recognisable and she’s certainly one to watch out for.

Combining indie and pop-rock influences, the single explores a relationship without labels, and the battle of trying to hide your feelings for somebody who will never commit. Packed with cleverly crafted lines made to be screamed along to in the car or cried to in the shower, Ellie belts the chorus, ‘I don’t speak to any of my other friends this way, he says that’s the benefit I guess that’s why I stay.’ When it comes to her lyrics, the artist confesses she simply takes inspiration from ‘her own chaotic life’ and clearly she holds nothing back.

‘Thought I was looking love in the eyes but he’s just a selfish 6 foot lie.’ Witty, satire lines like this one form Ellie’s distinct style by incorporating humour with a painful situation as a coping mechanism- something many of her Gen Z listeners seem to resonate with.

Ellie took to TikTok to sum up the target audience for her music perfectly, captioning her video, ‘Calling all the girlies in failing situationships and the friends with benefits stage with boyfriends who aren’t boyfriends but do boyfriend things.

’Watch out for Ellie’s next move on her instagram @ellieeeevans and stream ‘The Friend I Kiss’- out now on all major platforms.