By Colin 
Izzie Derry is back with her most emotionally direct release to date. Her new single ‘When Will It End’ is out today and channels the exhaustion and emotional burnout felt by so many. Written and produced by Izzie herself, the song blends vulnerability with strength, giving voice to the overwhelming pressures of everyday life.
‘When Will It End’ was mixed by Sam Clines at South Lanes Studios and mastered by Jon Astley, whose credits include Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones and Jools Holland. The track is both intimate and cathartic, pairing Izzie’s unmistakable vocal tone with a soundscape that builds from quiet tension to an urgent, anthemic release. With the line “Sing along or even scream,” Izzie offers listeners a lifeline in musical form.
This new release follows a landmark year for Izzie, who performed at both Glastonbury Festival and The Great Escape in 2024. Her rise has been marked by authenticity and self-production, with her November 2023 debut album crowdfunded by fans and produced independently. That same commitment to creative control and personal honesty carries through into this latest single.
Born into a musical family, Izzie grew up surrounded by jazz, folk and classic songwriting. Her grandfather formed a jazz band in a Second World War prisoner of war camp, a story that continues to inspire the resilience and truth that runs through her work. That legacy is reflected in the structure of ‘When Will It End’, which balances clarity of message with emotional depth.
A voice for the overwhelmed generation
Izzie’s previous career milestones include support slots for Olly Murs, Fairport Convention and John Grant, plus radio support from BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 6. Yet it is this new single that might resonate most powerfully with listeners. Written for “everyone who feels like they’re at the end of their tether,” the song feels less like a broadcast and more like a confession. It invites solidarity rather than pity.
While the lyrics describe feeling stuck, the production keeps things moving, with Izzie’s voice driving the song forward. Whether whispered through headphones or blasted from car speakers, ‘When Will It End’ offers an outlet for those private, unspoken struggles. It is a moment of shared frustration, but also one of connection.
Review
‘When Will It End’ captures the kind of emotional weight that builds quietly in the background until it becomes impossible to ignore. Izzie Derry doesn’t overcomplicate the message. Instead, she lets her voice speak plainly, delivering each line with the kind of calm clarity that only makes the frustration more powerful. The production rises naturally behind her, supporting the song’s growing urgency without ever feeling intrusive.
What makes the track hit hardest is its honesty. There’s no grand narrative arc or resolution, just the open-ended exhaustion of someone pushed too far. It is a song for anyone who has ever hit their limit and wondered what happens next. Izzie has turned that question into a chorus that feels like a cry for help and a shared understanding all at once.
You can follow Izzie over on Instagram and listen to ‘Where Will It End’ on all of the major streaming platforms.