By Colin 
Emerging UK artist Sasha Lee has shared her newest single ‘Not As Advertised’, a deeply relatable track exploring the subtle collapse of a relationship. Drawing from her honest, down-to-earth lyrical voice, the song captures the disappointment that follows when reality fails to live up to romantic promises.
Released independently and out now across all streaming platforms, ‘Not As Advertised’ marks another confident step for Sasha, whose sound continues to evolve with every release. The track blends intimate storytelling with warm, layered instrumentation, showcasing her ability to combine emotional depth with memorable hooks.
Sasha worked closely with collaborator Lorenzo Producer to bring this song to life. The production supports her luminous vocal tone with subtle textures that build gradually, allowing the emotion of each lyric to take centre stage. There is a softness in her delivery, but the honesty behind every word makes it hit all the harder.
Honest pop with a personal edge
Sasha Lee’s musical style bridges the personal and the universal, offering songs that are as reflective as they are inviting. ‘Not As Advertised’ takes a familiar story, the slow fade of affection and the promises that begin to ring hollow, and makes it feel fresh through a lens of humour, warmth and vulnerability.
The track’s lyrics are plainspoken and sincere, a hallmark of Sasha’s approach to songwriting. She never hides behind metaphor when a clear sentiment will do. That directness, paired with her graceful vocal delivery, gives the song its strength. Whether you have experienced similar heartbreak or simply enjoy well-crafted pop, there is a truth in ‘Not As Advertised’ that is hard to ignore.
Though the subject matter is rooted in emotional disappointment, Sasha never allows the track to become weighed down. Her personality, at once self-aware, soulful and quietly cheeky, shines through. It is this contrast that makes the song so engaging, turning sadness into something empowering and even uplifting.
A strong step forward
‘Not As Advertised’ cements Sasha Lee’s reputation as a promising voice in the UK’s rising alt-pop scene. It is a song that does not try to be more than it is, and in doing so, achieves something far more powerful. Sasha is not just telling her story, she is creating a space for others to see their own.
With each new release, Sasha continues to shape a sonic world that is both emotionally rich and refreshingly real. If ‘Not As Advertised’ is anything to go by, there is much more to come. You can follow Sasha Lee over on Instagram…