MATILDA COLE UNVEILS BOLD NEW SINGLE 'SHINY THINGS' AHEAD OF HER EP RELEASE

Lewes-born singer-songwriter Matilda Cole is back with a fierce new single, ‘Shiny Things,’ a standout track from her upcoming EP 'Pomegranate'. As she gears up for her headline show at The Grace, London, Cole continues to captivate with her unique sound and sharp lyricism.

Lewes-born artist Matilda Cole is poised to make waves with her latest single, ‘Shiny Things,’ the third track from her eagerly awaited EP 'Pomegranate', due for release next month. Following the success of previous singles like "Mortal" and "Big Mouth," Cole brings a fresh, audacious energy to the table with this new release.

‘Shiny Things’ is a testament to Cole’s versatility and creative depth. The track, which she crafted during a session in Brighton, blends country influences with her signature style, creating a dynamic and infectious sound. Exploring the theme of older men using younger women as status symbols, encapsulated in the provocative line, “how long till’ he trades you in?” The juxtaposition of a lively, bouncy chorus with poignant lyrics adds a layer of complexity to the track, making it one of the more playful yet incisive entries on the EP.

“‘Shiny Things’ is about older men using younger women as status symbols, who think ‘she is young therefore I am young’,” Cole explains. “It’s about leaching off youth and beauty. The idea had been on my mind for a while, so I wrote a monologue and developed the song from that. The section at the end is my favorite part of the EP—bouncy and full of life, adding a unique element not found elsewhere on the album.”

Since her debut project *Milk Teeth* in 2021, Matilda Cole has steadily built a reputation as one of the most exciting new voices in the UK music scene. Her 2023 EP *The High Dive*, featuring tracks like “Again” and “Bite Down,” has amassed nearly half a million streams on Spotify alone. Cole’s distinctive sound and insightful lyricism have earned her critical acclaim from publications such as CLASH, WONDERLAND MAGAZINE, DORK, and NOTION. WONDERLAND recently hailed her single "Big Mouth" as a ‘statement of intent.’

Cole’s live performances further cement her status as a captivating artist. Having supported Paris Paloma on tour, she is now gearing up for her headline show at The Grace in London on August 22nd

A true creative force, Cole is involved in every aspect of her music, from production to artwork and video production. Her artistic vision extends beyond music, with a new project on the horizon, Matilda Cole is set to make 2024 a landmark year, continuing to impress with her distinctive style and powerful storytelling.