Worthing-based singer-songwriter Beth Sarah has built her reputation on weaving raw honesty into melodic soundscapes, and her latest single, Love is Dead (out September 26, 2025), is one of her most vulnerable and empowering releases yet. Known for songs that fuse emotional storytelling with universal relatability, Beth takes a deeply personal experience of betrayal and turns it into an anthem of resilience.
The story behind the track is as gut-punching as the title suggests. Written at 19 but shelved for years, Love is Dead was born out of heartbreak: after falling hard for someone, Beth was ghosted for weeks, only to discover via a text from his girlfriend—who he had never mentioned—that the relationship was built on lies. “It was like a punch in the gut,” she shares. “But this song has an empowering message of moving on from heartbreak and not allowing it to define me.” A more recent breakup prompted her to finally release it, bringing closure to an old wound while giving fans a cathartic anthem of their own.
Musically, Love is Dead balances pop accessibility with the heartfelt vulnerability Beth is known for. Recorded in producer Dan Leggett’s home studio, the track carries her signature heart-on-sleeve delivery, set against a backdrop that feels both intimate and anthemic. Remixes from Andy Grinham and Mike Hud-Leder promise to expand the single’s reach, offering different textures while preserving its emotional core.
Beth Sarah’s work has always thrived on this delicate mix of fragility and strength. Her 2023 debut album Let Her Go and the follow-up Fractured showcased her ability to explore themes of growth, trauma, and renewal. Songs like Thunderstorm and Not Today became fan favorites for their blend of lyrical poignancy and memorable hooks. What sets her apart is her ability to take deeply personal stories—from navigating long-term illness to raising a child with additional needs—and translate them into songs that feel universally resonant.
Live, Beth has proven equally magnetic. From intimate shows at venues like Piano Smithfield to supporting KT Tunstall and Chris Helme on bigger stages, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to connect with audiences. Festival appearances at events such as Hastings Fat Tuesday have further cemented her reputation as a dynamic performer.
But Love is Dead isn’t just another chapter in Beth’s career—it’s also a milestone in her personal journey. After a near-death hospitalization in December 2023 with acute pancreatitis, Beth spent much of 2024 in recovery. That brush with mortality forced her to reevaluate her priorities and inspired her to channel her resilience into new music. While her December 2024 single Limbo reflected on living with illness, Love is Dead marks a turn toward reclaiming strength in the face of emotional pain.
Ultimately, this single is more than a breakup song—it’s a reclamation of power. By revisiting a teenage heartbreak through the lens of hard-won experience, Beth Sarah delivers a track that will resonate with anyone who has ever been deceived, hurt, and forced to rebuild. With its mix of vulnerability, melody, and defiance, Love is Dead proves once again that Beth is not just writing songs—she’s offering soundtracks for survival.
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