Holly Rees

Holly Rees is a Newcastle-born indie-folk singer-songwriter with a knack for crafting candid, conversational tunes that feel like catching up with an old friend over coffee. Armed with an acoustic guitar and a wry observational style, her music navigates everyday anxieties, quarter-life growing pains, and quiet triumphs with equal parts humor and sincerity. Recent releases like "Careless" and "Stick Around" showcase her knack for wrapping sharp lyrical honesty in warm, melody-driven arrangements, while tracks like "Missing Out (Again)" and "English Bay" cement her talent for turning personal vignettes into universal anthems.

A DIY force to be reckoned with, Rees has steadily built her career through grassroots touring, self-released EPs like *the lost songs*, and live recordings that capture her engaging stage presence (see: *"Text Me When You Get There": The Live EP*). Her 2020 lockdown project *Hello, My Name Is* and follow-up singles like "Magpie" highlight her evolving sound – a cozy blend of folk storytelling and indie-pop hooks that’s earned her a loyal following in the UK’s DIY scene. Whether she’s unpacking burnout in "Getting By" or serving gentle reality checks in "Slow Down," Rees’ music remains refreshingly real – like your most grounded pal with a guitar and a dry sense of humor.

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