Colin 
MACY returns with her new single ‘Please Keep Talking’, and it is the kind of song that holds your gaze and does not let go. There is confidence here that feels slow, intentional, and completely unforced. She sounds comfortable in her own skin, and that comfort carries a charge. This is pop led by presence, timing, and a knowing calm that pulls you closer.
‘Please Keep Talking’ builds around a moment most people recognise. You are caught in an awkward conversation, smiling politely, waiting for the exit that never quite appears. MACY turns that situation into something playful and teasing, letting the humour come from familiarity rather than exaggeration. The idea lands because it feels observed, not pushed.
What really draws you in is how she inhabits the space. The delivery feels unhurried, almost daring you to keep up. You can imagine the way she holds eye contact through a line, letting a smile settle at exactly the right second. It feels confident and inviting, the kind of expression that makes you feel noticed. That sense of connection adds heat without ever spelling it out.
The single was written alongside Owain Felstead and producer Zak Lloyd at Birchwood Recording Studio in Newport. The production stays sleek and pop-focused, framing MACY as the clear centre of attention. Nothing competes with her voice. Every element feels placed to keep your focus where it belongs, on tone, timing, and presence.
This release sits within a journey that began with her debut single ‘Cinema’ in 2020 and has continued across two EPs and a steadily growing catalogue of singles. Writing and recording much of her own music, MACY has shaped a pop identity rooted in clarity and character over time. With each release, that identity has become more settled, and the confidence now feels completely natural.
Confidence that turns heads
Coming from Blaenau Gwent, MACY has carved her own lane with persistence and belief. There is something undeniably attractive about an artist who backs herself fully and does it with ease. She does not hide behind distance or irony. She steps forward, relaxed and sure, and that self-possession is compelling.
Her connection to community adds another layer. She regularly returns to local schools and creative spaces to encourage young people to explore music and self-expression. That generosity sits comfortably alongside her ambition and keeps her progress grounded.
Live performance has amplified that sense of allure. From festival stages to large televised events, MACY has shown she belongs in front of an audience. She has also curated her own Cardiff mini-festival, PLANET POP, reinforcing her belief in pop as something shared and joyful. It is easy to picture her holding a room with nothing more than eye contact, a smile, and perfect timing.
‘Please Keep Talking’ fits neatly into that image. It does not chase attention. It holds it. The song understands restraint, and that restraint makes it feel charged. Personality leads. Confidence follows. The pull is unmistakable.
Review
‘Please Keep Talking’ works because it knows exactly how much to reveal. The concept lands through suggestion rather than statement, letting tension simmer instead of rushing a payoff. The pacing feels deliberate, giving the song space to breathe while keeping the energy taut.
MACY’s vocal delivery does most of the seduction. She sounds relaxed, self-assured, and fully present, using phrasing and timing to shape the mood. There is a warmth in her tone and a spark in the delivery that makes the track feel intimate without crossing a line.
As a release, it reinforces why her pop songs connect so easily. She understands presence, control, and the power of implication. ‘Please Keep Talking’ lingers because she knows exactly how to keep you there.
You can follow MACY over on Instagram and listen to ‘Please Keep Talking’ on your chosen streaming platform.