Bethannie Hare may be just taking the first steps on her official solo career but her musical journey began long before. Growing up in Leeds, she was surrounded by the sounds of jazz, deeply inspired by the genre’s greats.
It’s this early exposure that shaped her passion for the genre, one she’s eager to introduce to a younger audience while bearing the torch for jazz in the modern era. After moving to London in 2022, Bethannie hit the ground running, diving into the city’s music scene and selling out her headline show at Alfie’s Jazz Club.
At just 12 years old, she began performing live on the Yorkshire circuit, constantly seeking ways to organise her own shows and develop her songwriting skills. Armed with a notebook filled with personal lyrics and melodies, she began crafting songs that would eventually shape her unique sound while bringing her sound alive on stage at London venues. As an artist, she blends the old-school charm of jazz with modern pop elements, creating a style that’s at once timeless and new.
Now, after years of performing and perfecting her sound, Bethannie has unveiled her debut single titled “Minds Under My Skin.” This track marks the culmination of her artistic journey so far and offers a glimpse into the kind of artist she’s becoming. The song is steeped in personal reflection, with lyrics that explore the complexities of self-image and the emotional toll of modern life. Bethannie’s inspiration for the song comes from her own experiences, particularly the impact of social media on mental health and self-perception.
Recorded on analogue gear at Crystal Ship Studios in Sheffield, with “Minds Under My Skin,” Bethannie Hare delivers a soulful, jazz-focused pop outing. Brought in by her stunning vocals riding gentle yet subtly moody piano chords, the laid back rustle of drums adds a lilting rhythmic sway to the arrangement as intricate guitar flickers flow alongside her dazzling vocal performance, building to bluesy leads to add dashes of incredible musicianship flair.
Led by alluring melodic leads carrying poignant lyricism, Minds Under My Skin” sees this exciting new artist make an emphatic entrance to confirm her status as a must-watch artist with a compelling sonic vision. Paired with the single is a music video directed by Charlotte Thirlwall which features Bethannie performing the song surrounded by dancers, perfectly reflecting the retro aesthetics of the music with a an engaging visual offering.
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