By Colin 
French singer-songwriter and producer Louise is ready to turn the page on one chapter of her life with the release of her debut EP Done Being the Sad Girl. Arriving on 26th September 2025, the project is led by the single ‘Another Life’ and marks a bold new moment in her journey as an artist.
Blending smooth R&B, neo-soul, and lo-fi textures, Louise crafts music that feels both delicate and powerful. Her warm, soulful vocals sit against minimalist productions, giving the sense of whispered confessions shared in the quiet hours of the night. For Louise, music has always been a space where pain, love, and healing intertwine, and this record captures her at a transformative point in her story.
The EP unfolds across five tracks, each one reflecting a different stage of growth. Louise describes it as a movement from heartbreak and melancholy into resilience and self-love. On opening track ‘Blue’, she confronts the sadness that once weighed heavily on her. ‘Out of Touch’ takes a step forward, where boundaries begin to form, and self-protection becomes a priority. The defiant ‘Don’t Call Me’ signals a reclaiming of self-worth, while ‘Please Stay Aside’ is a declaration of independence – a choice to walk alone rather than compromise for what doesn’t serve her.
The record’s title track and lead single ‘Another Life’ brings everything together. Emerging from darkness, Louise captures the moment she lets go of the version of herself that once carried sorrow. It is both a farewell and an arrival, the sound of an artist finding strength in vulnerability and stepping with confidence into her future.
A Personal but Universal Journey
For Louise, Done Being the Sad Girl is more than a collection of songs. It is a deeply personal diary, but one she believes will resonate widely. By sharing stories of heartbreak, growth, and self-love, she invites listeners to connect through honesty and reflection. It’s a reminder that music, at its most powerful, becomes a mirror – showing us not only who the artist is, but who we are too.
Her inspirations are clear, drawing influence from artists like Jorja Smith, Mahalia, Galdive, and Pip Millett. Yet while her roots may lie in this soulful, modern lineage, Louise’s sound is already distinct. There’s a quiet boldness to her approach: nothing feels overproduced, nothing feels forced. Instead, the songs breathe naturally, giving her voice and words the space to cut straight to the heart.
This ability to balance intimacy and strength has been growing in her work over time. In 2024, her track ‘Ordinary’ became a breakthrough moment, earning over 26,000 streams and giving Louise the confidence to take full creative control of her music. That turning point is clear on Done Being the Sad Girl – an artist fully owning her narrative and shaping her sound without compromise.
Review
Louise’s debut EP deserves to be called a statement of intent. Each track feels purposeful, building on the last to form a cohesive journey from sadness into empowerment.
‘Blue’ sets the tone with its reflective melancholy, a soft opening that carries weight without losing delicacy. The shift into ‘Out of Touch’ feels like a deep breath of resolve, the sound of someone learning to stand taller. ‘Don’t Call Me’ is the EP’s fiercest moment, a track that bristles with strength and confidence, perfectly placed at the project’s midpoint. ‘Please Stay Aside’ changes the energy again, using restraint to powerful effect as Louise sings of choosing independence with conviction.
It all leads to ‘Another Life’, the jewel in the crown. The track glows with a sense of release and determination, balancing soulful warmth with a message of growth. Here, Louise shows the full scope of her artistry: intimate yet commanding, vulnerable yet strong. It is a track destined to resonate far beyond her own story, an anthem for anyone stepping out of their own shadow.
Together, these songs showcase an artist at the start of something special. Louise has managed to deliver an EP that is honest, timeless, and deeply human. Done Being the Sad Girl is more than a debut – it’s the sound of transformation.
You can pre-save Done Being the Sad Girl here and you can follow Louise over on Instagram.