This feature spotlights artists who have submitted their tracks/videos to She Makes Music. If you would like to be featured here then please send an e-mail to helen@shemakesmusic.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!

Roo Elizabeth

Blending alt-rock grit with intimate storytelling, Roo Elizabeth is carving her own space in modern Irish music. Her sound moves between the intensity of alt-rock and the warmth of indie pop and folk, showcased on her debut EP, set for release in 2026.

Born in a small Irish studio, her new single ‘Crazy’ is a Indie/Alt new wave, post-punk revival anthem inspired by the legacy of women and outcasts that want to reclaim their power. Punchy bass and guitars, pounding drums and ethereal vocals, ‘Crazy’ is a modern keening of the Wild Irish Feminine.

“’Crazy’ is about how society treats women, or anyone that steps outside of the typical social expectations,” says Roo. “It’s an expression of the cycle that so many of us experience when being gaslit and doubted until you start to question your own sanity.”

den of dog

den of dog is a 2-piece electro-pop/rock band composed of Olive and Zak in the United Kingdom. The duo formed in 2022 after meeting at a gaming tournament, sharing mutual admiration for video game soundtracks. The band’s current objective is less conformative to any specific genre or aesthetic but to present a playful and experimental approach to alternative music.

Personal influences draw from Hideki Naganuma, Deftones, and Jockstrap, along with Zak’s interest in the sounds and styles of the Japanese rock scene in the 80s and 90s – taking inspiration from artists such as Hide Matsumoto and Tomoyasu Hotei. Their unique brand of composition fuses hypnotic hooks and tightly folded harmonies, along with digital synchronicity, to pay homage to the nostalgic era of the early internet.

New single ‘Any Guy’ explores the poetic ramblings of a heartbroken lover who is looking for anyone or anything to fill the gaps left by someone’s absence in their life. Its melodies are delivered gently as a passage of self-reflection and confession, describing a fragile and obsessive emotional state. The lyrics deliver an immediate tone of vulnerability, supported by soft, glitchy synth patterns and acoustic guitar.

Virginia MacNaughton

Critically acclaimed singer and songwriter Virginia MacNaughton has announced her third album The Thread for release on February 27.

Marking the moment, she has released the lead single and album opener ‘Gravity’. The bright majestic song introduces the power and pull of an ultimately doomed encounter, setting the captivating theme running throughout The Thread.

With the piano theme leading the song, reflecting the triggers of obsessive back and forth messaging, Virginia’s vocals soar with optimism on ‘Gravity’, carried further by weightless harmonies into a bold progressive chorus rich in orchestration capturing the excitement of blossoming new love.

Regarding the single Virginia says, “The piano theme derives from the ubiquitous iPhone xylophone ringtone – It wasn’t intentional, it had seeped into my brain. With each new message, the sound would trigger the thrill and desire for connection – the dopamine rush. The song is about the gravitational pull of that which feels inevitable – to be caught up in space and time.

“The object of desire and the pursuit became the black hole that would eventually consume me. Physicists describe the intense gravitational force in the approach to a black hole, as reaching the ‘event horizon’ – literally meaning, there is no turning back. Your feet are drawn to the centre faster than your head, and your body stretches until it breaks up, a process known as spaghettification. That’s what was happening to me – I was going to be spaghettified.”

Lauren Ray

British Artist Lauren Ray returns with her chill but empowering new single ‘Bring You Home’, out now.

Following the success of her three albums We WIll Need Courage (2016), Woman In The Arena (2020) and Quarter Life Crisis (2024), Lauren is yet again showcasing her talent for songwriting and an ability to effortlessly blend genres. ‘Bring You Home’ is an inspiring neosoul-pop track about reconnecting with your heart – to let go of the stories and burdon’s from the past and find freedom within yourself.

“It’s about finding safety, love and belonging from within and letting go of stories and experiences keeping you stuck in the past” says Lauren.

Lauren Ray · Bring You Home

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