If you thought the title ‘The Woman I Used to Be’ was harrowing, just wait until you feel the sting of the minor piano keys and the evocative pull of Evelyn’s celestially raw vocal lines. in her latest single. With the ability to deliver the artful highs of Kate Bush alongside the reverberant depth of Adele, Evelyn provides an expansive, emotive range from her vocal performance alone.
When you factor in the crescendos and cinematic production behind ‘The Woman I Used to Be’, which poignantly mourns the loss of our authentic selves while urging us to reclaim that lost contentment, the track becomes an evocative reflection on emotional resilience. Life inevitably leaves scars, but Evelyn powerfully conveys that healing can be about moving closer to who you truly are, rather than retreating further away.
Evelyn, the Nottinghamshire-based singer-songwriter, spent years finding the courage to share her own music after initially performing timidly under her original stage name, Evelyn Pretty. From early covers of post-modern jukebox numbers to vintage classics, it was relentless perseverance that transformed her self-doubt into assured artistry. By early 2024, she committed fully to her instrument, learning piano from scratch, and emerging a year later with emotionally charged originals rooted firmly in piano-driven compositions.
‘The Woman I Used to Be’ isn’t merely relatable; it is profoundly affecting, capable of resonating with anyone who has felt the friction between past contentment and present uncertainty.
The Woman I Used to Be is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.
Review by Amelia Vandergast