Beth Hubbard: East Yorkshire’s Alt-Pop Firestarter Returns With “depresso martini”

Beth Hubbard is fast becoming one of the UK’s most compelling emerging singer-songwriters — the kind of artist who can stop a room with a single line, then blow the doors off with a chorus that demands to be shouted back.

Known for her rich, powerful vocals and emotionally charged songwriting, Hubbard sits in that sweet spot where alternative rock grit meets pop precision. It’s easy to see why listeners have drawn comparisons to Hayley Williams and Alanis Morissette: she carries the same fearless delivery, the same sense that every lyric has been lived in. But Beth’s sound is very much her own — shaped by the punch of Paramore, the polish and confidence of HAIM, and the modern edge of artists like Chappell Roan, YUNGBLUD, and Orla Gartland.

Hailing from East Yorkshire, Beth’s musical story starts early. She first picked up a guitar at just 10 years old, and by 15 she was already a familiar face on the local circuit — performing original songs and standout covers at venues and on live radio shows across the region. Even then, the markers were there: a distinct voice, a magnetic stage presence, and lyrics with real weight behind them. She wasn’t just performing — she was building a point of view.

That point of view comes through in music that fuses punchy indie-rock influences with polished pop production, creating a powerful backdrop for lyrics that are both deeply personal and socially conscious. In 2020, she released her debut EP Sapphic, produced by Strange Reality Music Productions, earning attention for its heartfelt storytelling and bold sonic identity. It was a debut that didn’t play it safe — and that’s exactly what made it land.

Momentum only grew with her debut single “Nothing New”, released with Bog Condo Records. The track racked up over 30K views on YouTube, received play across 25 Canadian radio stations, and culminated in a sold-out launch party — a clear signal that Beth Hubbard isn’t just one to watch, she’s one people are already showing up for.

Now, she’s announced her follow-up single: “depresso martini”, due for release on April 18th. Fans are already counting down for what’s being teased as a sapphic, emotionally charged sophomore release — one that leans into personal storytelling, reflection, and the kind of lyrical honesty that makes Beth’s writing feel like a conversation you weren’t expecting to have, but needed.

If “Nothing New” introduced her voice, “depresso martini” looks set to deepen the story — and further establish Hubbard as a standout talent emerging from the Big Condo Records roster.