Siobhán Winifred has announced her debut EP 'Don't Do Well Alone' with its confessional title-track
The EP explores themes of mental health and isolation.
London-based artist Siobhán Winifred has announced her debut EP 'Don't Do Well Alone'.
Set for release on 27th September via Chess Club Records, she has shared the EP's title-track and a video directed by Chaz Rudd. The EP also includes her recent singles 'Lungs' and 'Killer'.
Speaking about the track, Siobhán says: "'Don't Do Well Alone' is like a diary entry confessional about the anxiety and imposter syndrome I often feel. I feel alive when I'm performing on stage, but when I'm by myself, the anxiety and overthinking crawl back in, and I can become very self-critical. I wanted the euphoria of performing to be captured through the production (this is my first song with trumpets!) and the intensely vulnerable lyrics to show how hard dealing with anxiety can be. It feels like Sam Fender meets Phoebe Bridgers - two huge influences of mine. I want 'Don't Do Well Alone' to serve as a reminder to people that they're not alone in how they feel, but also that they should reach out for help instead of suffering in silence."
Reflecting on the EP, Siobhán adds: "I wanted 'Don't Do Well Alone' to be the EP title because it really encapsulates the feeling running through each song. They all cover mental health, feeling lost and alone, and the decisions we make when we feel like that. I also kind of see it as an imperative. You shouldn't do well alone. You're supposed to have a community, a support system, people to lift you up. So it's almost a reminder to myself, not only do I not do well alone, but I shouldn't do well alone - that's the whole point."
Set for release on 27th September via Chess Club Records, she has shared the EP's title-track and a video directed by Chaz Rudd. The EP also includes her recent singles 'Lungs' and 'Killer'.
Speaking about the track, Siobhán says: "'Don't Do Well Alone' is like a diary entry confessional about the anxiety and imposter syndrome I often feel. I feel alive when I'm performing on stage, but when I'm by myself, the anxiety and overthinking crawl back in, and I can become very self-critical. I wanted the euphoria of performing to be captured through the production (this is my first song with trumpets!) and the intensely vulnerable lyrics to show how hard dealing with anxiety can be. It feels like Sam Fender meets Phoebe Bridgers - two huge influences of mine. I want 'Don't Do Well Alone' to serve as a reminder to people that they're not alone in how they feel, but also that they should reach out for help instead of suffering in silence."
Reflecting on the EP, Siobhán adds: "I wanted 'Don't Do Well Alone' to be the EP title because it really encapsulates the feeling running through each song. They all cover mental health, feeling lost and alone, and the decisions we make when we feel like that. I also kind of see it as an imperative. You shouldn't do well alone. You're supposed to have a community, a support system, people to lift you up. So it's almost a reminder to myself, not only do I not do well alone, but I shouldn't do well alone - that's the whole point."
Winifred's debut headline tour is scheduled for October, with dates as follows:
October
5 Neighbourhood Festival, Manchester
6 The Poetry Club, Glasgow (Sold Out)
8 Hare & Hounds 2, Birmingham
9 Exchange, Bristol
15 The Lower Third, London (Sold Out)
October
5 Neighbourhood Festival, Manchester
6 The Poetry Club, Glasgow (Sold Out)
8 Hare & Hounds 2, Birmingham
9 Exchange, Bristol
15 The Lower Third, London (Sold Out)