Colin 
Ruby Celeste is an Edinburgh-based artist quietly carving out her own space in atmospheric indie-pop, and her debut single ‘Melt With You’ offers a clear introduction to her sound. Built on warmth, restraint, and emotional closeness, the track presents an artist focused on connection rather than spectacle, inviting listeners to slow down and sit with the feeling.
Ruby’s music leans into intimacy. Her songwriting centres on love, vulnerability, and the small emotional shifts that often go unspoken, pairing reflective lyrics with immersive arrangements that feel carefully considered rather than overstated. That balance between softness and clarity gives her work a timeless quality, grounded in feeling rather than trend. Her sound feels modern, but never hurried.
‘Melt With You’ showcases this approach immediately. The track unfolds gently, allowing Ruby’s vocal to guide the listener through its emotional core. There is a sense of closeness in the delivery, as if the song is being shared quietly rather than performed outwardly. Every element feels placed with intention, creating space for the lyric to breathe.
According to her artist profile, Ruby’s songs are designed to invite listeners to pause and really feel the music, blending heartfelt vocals with warm, enveloping production that lingers after the final note. That philosophy is clear here. ‘Melt With You’ does not rush toward a payoff. Instead, it trusts stillness and subtle movement to hold attention.
Based in Edinburgh, Ruby Celeste brings a thoughtful, emotionally intuitive approach to her songwriting. Her work does not aim to overwhelm. Instead, it creates space for reflection, allowing listeners to project their own experiences onto the songs. That quality makes her music feel personal without being closed off, accessible without losing depth.
Review
‘Melt With You’ succeeds through restraint. The song understands that intimacy does not require excess, and it leans fully into that belief. Ruby Celeste allows the emotion to surface naturally, trusting her voice and the arrangement to carry the weight without forcing it forward.
Her vocal performance feels calm and sincere. She sings with control and softness, shaping the emotion through tone rather than volume. That choice draws the listener closer, making the song feel shared rather than delivered. There is a quiet confidence in how she holds the track, and that confidence gives the song its pull.
As a debut, ‘Melt With You’ leaves a strong impression. It introduces an artist with a clear emotional focus and a sound built on warmth, patience, and clarity. Ruby Celeste feels like a songwriter willing to let moments linger, and that instinct gives this release lasting resonance.
You can listen to ‘Melt With You’ here now and you can follow Ruby Celeste over on Instagram.