New Music: Bess Atwell – Nobody

Over the last few years, English singer/songwriter Bess Atwell has released a body of work that’s cemented her place at the vanguard of the rebirth of English folk music. Recently unveiled track Nobody is sure to see that continue.

The song, which features on her Already, Always album, opens with a warm duet between an acoustic guitar and Atwell’s plaintive, distinctive vocals. The arrangement and movement of the track builds in harmony with the emotional energy of the lyrics, taking the listener on an intimate, intriguing existential journey.

Speaking about Nobody, Atwell says; “I wrote this song very quickly which is probably why it’s one of my favourites. Writing can sometimes feel laboured and emotionally draining but this felt so easy and cathartic, sort of like it just fell out. It encapsulates a specific type of loneliness, a loneliness that I think I had probably been getting closer to conveying with every song on the record, but that finally felt solidified in this one, which is why I decided to close the album with it.”

She adds; “Often, the harder you try to figure yourself out, the further you get from knowing yourself. Without knowing yourself it can feel impossible to know and love other people. I was desperate for answers about where and who I was meant to be. Nobody is focused on a specific relationship, but I hope it taps into something more universal; the feeling of lacking a sense of belonging.”

You can catch up with Bess Atwell over on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Already, Always is out now via Real Kind Records and can be streamed on Spotify and Apple Music – click here for more information.

Bess Atwell is touring throughout the UK this November and December.