There’s such a wealth of music out there and I’m constantly astounded by the sheer volume of amazing artists I keep discovering on Instagram, Lucy Blue being one of them. I first came across her performing a stripped back version of "Play House" and immediately fell in love with the track. I have to admit, I’m a sucker for something live and solo, and there was something about the rawness of that performance that resonated with me instantly. Naturally, I went searching to see whether she had released anything recently and, thankfully, that led me to the "Thank God" EP.

The EP opens with that same "Play House", though here it arrives in a fuller, more produced form. Importantly though, it doesn’t lose any of the intimacy or emotional pull that made the stripped back version so captivating in the first place. Instead, it simply takes the song in a slightly different direction, adding texture and atmosphere while allowing the strength of the songwriting to remain front and centre. When the foundations of a song are this strong, different arrangements only serve to highlight just how good it really is, and this remains an absolutely wonderful track.

"Delicate" introduces a faint country twang through the guitar work, though it feels more like an accent than a defining characteristic. Beneath that sits a laid back, understated arrangement that gives the vocals plenty of room to breathe. When the drums arrive, they bring another subtle country flavour, but the vocal delivery never fully leans into that world. Instead, Lucy Blue keeps the performance restrained and intimate, perfectly matching the title of the song. There’s a fragility to it, something vulnerable simmering beneath the surface, which makes the whole thing feel deeply human and emotionally honest.

The title track, "Thank God", is built around a beautifully simple piano motif that immediately reminded me of A Great Big World’s “Say Something”. That repetitive single note progression quietly drives the song forward, carrying with it a sense of solemnity and emotional weight that makes you pay attention to every single lyric. There’s something incredibly affecting about the restraint shown here. Rather than overcomplicating things, the arrangement allows the emotion to speak for itself, resulting in a song that feels intimate, reflective and genuinely moving.

Just as beautiful is "Who You Love", though this leans more into the territory of a classic ballad. To me, it feels like a song about loving someone deeply while being terrified to admit it out loud. That fear of crossing a line you can never uncross if things fall apart is something many people will relate to. The song captures that emotional uncertainty wonderfully, balancing tenderness with hesitation, and once again Lucy Blue delivers it with a sincerity that makes every word believable.

Conversely, "One for the Road" explores almost the opposite perspective. Here, the focus shifts to being with someone who clearly feels more deeply about you than you do about them. The anguish that comes with knowing you may have to hurt somebody is captured incredibly well throughout the track. Nobody wants to break someone’s heart, but there’s also pain in staying in something that no longer feels truthful. The lyrics here are beautifully written and the performance carries a quiet sadness that lingers long after the song finishes.

This EP has been a genuinely wonderful discovery. Each track possesses its own distinct identity and emotional character, yet together they form a cohesive and deeply affecting collection of songs. Lucy Blue has a remarkable ability to make even the smallest lyrical moments feel significant, and throughout the EP there’s a sense of honesty that gives the music real emotional weight. If I had one small observation, it’s that the guitar work occasionally introduces a stronger country flavour than the rest of the arrangements perhaps require. It’s certainly not a negative, but there were moments where I found myself imagining something slightly more atmospheric or ethereal sitting deeper in the mix instead. Still, that’s a very minor thought in the grand scheme of things. Overall, this is an exceptional EP and one that firmly establishes Lucy Blue as an artist well worth keeping a very close eye on.