Emerging UK artist Olivia Frances Brown makes a striking entrance with her debut single Shade of Red, a captivating blend of Motown-inspired grooves and contemporary soul. Known for her commanding presence in the Liverpool jazz scene, Olivia cultivated her love for the genre while living in Barcelona. Now, she channels that passion into a track that radiates both nostalgia and modern allure.
Driven by a hypnotic bassline reminiscent of The Temptations, shuffling live drum patterns, and Olivia’s sultry jazz-infused vocals, Shade of Red transports listeners into a world of forbidden desire. The track, the first glimpse into her forthcoming debut EP, showcases Olivia’s natural storytelling ability—capturing the intoxicating pull of a love that should be resisted but proves impossible to ignore.
“I wanted to capture that feeling of being utterly consumed by something you know you shouldn’t want, yet can’t escape,” Olivia explains. “There’s a raw, almost frantic energy in it—the way desire twists into something darker, something that haunts you.”
With Shade of Red, Olivia Frances Brown establishes herself as an artist with a fresh yet timeless sound. Seamlessly blending vintage soul with modern jazz influences, she crafts music that feels both familiar and excitingly new. This debut single is just the beginning of what promises to be a remarkable journey for the rising star.
