First introduced to many listeners through her 2022 feature on Gotts Street Park’s 'Tell Me Why', Olive Jones’ voice has long carried a quiet pull. In 2025, that early impression translated into wider recognition, as the year marked a clear breakout moment for her as a solo artist. Dorset-born and now London-based, Olive Jones is a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose sound draws from soul, jazz, blues and alt-folk. Growing up immersed in the records of jazz greats, the voice and its ability to captivate and evoke emotion has always been central to her musical expression. That influence runs through her work with ease, shaping music that feels warm, melodic and deeply human. Her releases throughout 2025 highlighted a growing confidence in both songwriting and sound. The songs are carried by honey-drenched vocals and guitar lines that leave space for feeling to unfold. Lyrically, Olive Jones explores love, loss and communication through the nuances of lived experience, writing with restraint and emotional clarity. 2025 also offered an early glimpse into her forthcoming debut album For Mary, which is set for release in March 2026. With five stunning songs already released, the project reveals a deeply personal and beautiful body of work in the making, further underscoring the emotional depth and sincerity that define her songwriting. 2025 positioned Olive Jones firmly in her own lane, offering work that feels assured, resonant and built to last, with songs that linger long after the final note fades. -Rachel Fryer