A kaleidoscopic alt-pop reckoning, ‘SEVEN’ is Lois’ fierce and vulnerable declaration of independence – crafted for anyone rebuilding themselves from the ground up.

Stream: ‘SEVEN’ – Lois

**Some records come with glitter and confetti. SEVEN arrives with wind in your hair, goosebumps on your arms, and a quiet defiance in your chest.**

There’s a wild freedom in Lois’ voice – like she’s whispering secrets from a dark-lit corner of a Leeds pub, or shouting her truth into the wind above the North Sea. It’s pop, sure. But it’s also a reckoning. And SEVEN doesn’t ask for your attention – it commands it, gently but firmly, like a friend who finally knows her worth.

Out now, SEVEN marks Lois’ second EP and first as an independent artist. A follow-up to 2023’s Strange Men, the five-track project is a reclamation of identity and creative power. Written in the aftermath of leaving her label, it captures the raw push-pull of adulthood, from yearning and grief to self-trust and glitter-stained rebirth. Fans of The Japanese House, Self Esteem, and HAIM? You’re going to want to stay seated for this one.

Lois’ ability to blend alternative pop with lyrical intimacy has already earned her praise from BBC Introducing, The Line of Best Fit, Notion, and DIY Magazine. But with SEVEN, she’s not just carving a lane – she’s driving it full speed.

Written over two transformative years, SEVEN is deeply personal and sharply universal. “It was a reclamation of my creative output, my body, my voice,” Lois says. “Externally, it’s shoulder pads, brooches, blazers, and a poor attempt at a Farrah Fawcett hairdo. But internally? It was about regaining autonomy.”

That duality – tough and tender, nostalgic and new – runs through the entire EP. Title track “SEVEN” drips with rose-tinted reflection, while “Phoenix” explodes with righteous anger. “It reminded me of every time I’d felt I had to make myself smaller to make a man feel more comfortable,” she shares. “This song is about the universal understanding between women, the sisterhood, the strength we have together.”

There’s no filler on SEVEN. From the bold opener “Mine” to the aching final note of “April Showers”, each song feels essential to the story. “Love You Better”, a glistening ‘80s-inspired track, offers a soft vulnerability that contrasts beautifully with the unapologetic swagger of “Mine.” While Lois didn’t intentionally build a narrative arc, the EP’s sequencing captures the “light and shade” of coming-of-age emotion.

And then there’s “April Showers” – the kind of closer that lingers long after the final strum. “It’s about the concept of ‘sliding doors’ – how our lives could be so different if we didn’t make the smallest decisions,” Lois explains. “The line that still hits too close? ‘Guess sometimes it snows in April, I’m still missing you in May.’”

Born in Morecambe and now based in Leeds, Lois’ Northern roots run deep. “It’s not really a thing for Northern people to be overly emotional or talk about our feelings,” she says with a laugh. “I guess songwriting was one of the only spaces I felt safe to do that.” You can feel that grit-meets-heart in every lyric, every note.

Influenced by artists like Self Esteem, Massive Attack, Little Simz, and (always) Prince, Lois blends alt-pop with a cinematic intensity that feels built for both dance floors and late-night train rides. Live performance is her lifeblood – her favorite memory to date? Playing Manchester Albert Hall. “The sound of 2000 people… it just completely blew me away.”

Lois isn’t just dreaming – she’s declaring. “I’m manifesting Glastonbury 2027,” she says without missing a beat. Until then, she’s staying grounded, driven by the mantra: Why not me?

And if SEVEN is any indication, the answer to that question is clear: it is her. This is an EP for anyone rebuilding themselves from the ground up. For anyone who’s been underestimated, silenced, or reshaped by others’ expectations. For anyone craving music that meets them in the messy middle – and invites them to stay.

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