Colin 
Emilie Culshaw is set to release ‘Cherry Haze’, a dark pop single that blends emotional honesty with cinematic production. Out 23 November via Big Condo Records, it explores the pull of unspoken love and the quiet tension that follows. The track highlights Emilie’s sharp lyrical instincts and her ability to turn complex emotion into something immediate and engaging.
Before releasing any solo work, Emilie was already a name readers recognised. TuneFountain audiences voted her Artist of the Year 2024 before she had even shared a debut single, a rare show of belief that spoke to her growing reputation across live stages and collaborations. With ‘Cherry Haze’, she transforms that anticipation into proof of why so many listeners connected with her from the start.
Her debut single ‘Trapdoor’ reached number one on Brazilian radio and gained international airplay. It introduced her as a writer unafraid to address anxiety and self-doubt head-on. Her collaborations with producer Mark Moncrieff on ‘Strong’ and ‘The Storm’ added to that success, bringing TuneFountain’s Single of the Year award and major playlist placements. Those releases showed range and ambition. ‘Cherry Haze’ takes that same drive and focuses it inward, drawing on influence from dream pop, R&B, and soul.
A confident and emotionally charged next step
‘Cherry Haze’ builds slowly, layering smooth synths and soft percussion under Emilie’s restrained but commanding vocal. The production, led by executive producer Royzy Rothschild and mixer Hikstr the Engineer, gives the song its depth without losing intimacy. Every instrument has space to breathe, and every phrase lands with intent. It feels detailed yet unforced, matching the control and confidence that have come to define her work.
Lyrically, the song examines desire and hesitation. Emilie writes from the space between thought and confession, choosing suggestion over statement. That subtlety gives the track its replay value and emotional weight. Her voice moves between tenderness and power, never showing off but never holding back either. It is a performance built on tone and timing rather than volume, and that decision makes it linger.
Now signed to Big Condo Records, Emilie continues to grow her presence across the UK music scene. Her stage performances, including appearances at the Merseyside Woman of the Year Awards and on national television, reflect her calm precision and poise. Her long hair and composed look are part of her visual identity, but it is her focus that captures attention. That same quality drives ‘Cherry Haze’ and gives the single its strength.
Review
‘Cherry Haze’ is the sound of an artist reaching full control. The mix of subtle production and focused songwriting makes it both modern and timeless. Emilie’s delivery feels effortless, yet every note has purpose. She balances vulnerability with conviction, creating a song that invites reflection without ever slowing its pace. The minimalism in its arrangement highlights her confidence; she allows emotion to lead rather than production tricks.
Royzy Rothschild’s direction and Hikstr’s engineering provide clarity and polish, but it is Emilie’s vision that shapes the song. The blend of dreamlike tone and grounded rhythm feels deliberate, the kind of balance that separates a good single from a defining one. ‘Cherry Haze’ confirms her ability to connect craft, emotion, and identity in a way few emerging artists manage.
As she prepares for her release show at The Shipping Forecast in Liverpool, Emilie looks ready for the next stage of her rise. ‘Cherry Haze’ proves why she earned recognition before her debut even dropped and why that belief was well placed. It is refined, confident, and unmistakably hers.
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