With her debut original single ‘Cecile’, Bristol-based alt-folk-rock artist Elly Hopkins steps into the spotlight with a soulful track that lays bare the complex emotional terrain of jealousy and shame.
Inspired by a moment on stage where she felt eclipsed by a star performer, Hopkins transforms vulnerability into power, delivering a raw and retro-tinged anthem that channels garage rock grit and doo-wop soul. Led by vintage guitar tones and propelled by her critically acclaimed vocals, ‘Cecile’ captures the intimate sting of being close to the spotlight but not in it. The lyrics are tightly crafted, filled with self-awareness and subtle tension, wrestling with feelings that are often brushed aside, especially in a music industry that rewards polish over honesty.
At a time when social media fuels constant comparison, ‘Cecile’ strikes a chord: it’s a song for anyone who’s ever felt invisible in someone else’s glow. Hopkins doesn’t just name the feeling, she reclaims it, reminding us that envy, shame, and insecurity are deeply human. Following high-profile performances at Glastonbury, Boomtown, and the Royal Albert Hall, ‘Cecile’ is a bold and beautiful introduction to Hopkins’ solo voice, the first taste of her upcoming EP ‘Animal’, recorded at Humm Studios in Bristol and due for release this year.
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