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Holly Humberstone "Dive"

Holly Humberstone has shared brand new track “Dive”, ahead of the release of her newly announced forthcoming EP, Work in Progress.

The new EP, slated for a March 15th release, follows Humberstone’s debut album Paint My Bedroom Black, which dropped in October 2023. Work in Progress has been described by Humberstone as a collection of “lost older versions of [herself] mixed up with the present”. Having collated the project from a series of rediscovered demos and archived material, the concept serves to highlight Humberstone’s growth as an artist – combining past influences with her current style to give these previously left behind tracks a new lease of life, she aims to show that she herself is very much an ever-evolving work in progress.

“Dive” continues to showcase Humberstone’s instinctive ability as a storyteller, detailing her tentative approach to embarking on a new relationship. The track acts as a word of caution for a new lover, as Humberstone muses on what she perceives as her own flaws: “it’s not like in the movies” she warns, reasoning that the complexities of forming a relationship with her leave any attempt at romance marred. A cleanly produced and beautifully subdued track, the song features simple acoustic guitar strums layered beneath breathy vocals, and even includes a nod to iconic reality TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Humberstone again displays the signature intimacy and diaristic approach to songwriting for which she is famed.

The song and EP announcement come as Humberstone sets out on her biggest tour to date. Kicking off in Paris on 13 February, the tour consists of a total of 20 dates across the UK and Europe, including London’s renowned Eventim Apollo, followed by a run of North American shows. Tickets for a number of the remaining tour dates are still available for those who want to experience Humberstone’s enthralling debut album, along with the promising new tracks from the EP, live.