With his new single “Just Anyone”, UK singer-songwriter Etham continues to prove why he’s one of the most emotionally honest and compelling voices in indie-pop today. Known for his raw lyricism and cinematic storytelling, Etham offers what might be his most soul-baring track yet—a quiet storm of heartbreak, memory, and the ache of love that still lingers.
Released on May 2nd, “Just Anyone” is more than just a breakup song. It’s a confession. It’s the kind of song you don’t just listen to—you feel it. Written in the aftermath of a personal breakup, the track paints a vivid emotional landscape of what it means to let go while still holding on to the memories that mattered. The lyrics don’t try to hide the pain—they sit in it, breathe in it, and sing through it.
Etham’s voice here is unmistakably his: soft and intimate in the verses, soaring and exposed in the choruses. It’s this emotional range that makes the track so moving. You hear the vulnerability in every note, and it doesn’t feel performative—it feels lived in, real, and honest.
What really stands out about “Just Anyone” is how minimal yet cinematic it feels. The production is polished but never overwhelming. It gives space for the emotion to breathe. The arrangement swells gently, like waves of memory—never rushed, never forced. It’s a delicate balance that only someone with real songwriting depth can pull off.
This single also gives us a deeper look into Etham’s upcoming EP, “Everything and Nothing” (out July 4th), which traces the emotional arc of a relationship—from love to heartbreak. If “Just Anyone” is any indication, the project will be an intimate exploration of what it means to love deeply, lose fully, and find your way back to yourself.
Etham’s journey as an artist is one of grit and authenticity. From winning a local talent show at 18 and walking away from a major label to build a career on his own terms, he’s always chosen substance over flash. His earlier track “12:45” from the Stripped EP (which now has over 85 million Spotify streams) already hinted at his unique ability to blend personal experience with universal emotion. “Just Anyone” builds on that reputation—and elevates it.
It’s also worth mentioning how far Etham’s reach has grown. Beyond his solo work, he’s written for and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry—from CHUNG HA in the K-pop world to Tori Amos, and top producers like Red Triangle and Jake Gosling. He’s performed alongside Tori Kelly, JP Cooper, and James Morrison, and has graced stages like BST Hyde Park with the likes of Justin Bieber and Kings of Leon.
But even with all that industry presence, what makes Etham special isn’t the names on his résumé—it’s the heart in his music. Raised in a fractured home, he found stability in songwriting. That lived experience echoes through every lyric he writes, and “Just Anyone” is no exception. It doesn’t feel polished for radio. It feels made for anyone who’s ever loved and lost and didn’t know how to move on.
In short, “Just Anyone” is a reminder that real music still exists—music that speaks, that aches, that stays with you long after it ends. Etham doesn’t just tell stories. He tells truths. And with this release, he invites us into his most personal chapter yet.
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