Bonnie Kemplay announces new EP Someone, somewhere

“America has gifted us like-minded lo-fi artists such as Clairo and Snail Mail. Kemplay emphatically belongs in such exalted company.” – The Sunday Times, Breaking Act

“A divine listen…alt-pop blessed with a sense of precocious innocence.” – CLASH, Track of the Day

“if this is what she’s managed in just a year, who knows what could come next” – DIY

“she’s already turning heads” – The Face

“Bonnie Kemplay is a bit special…The potential is, frankly obvious.” – Dork

Following recent singles ‘Big Machine’ and ‘Dandelions’, Bonnie Kemplay today announces her forthcoming EP Someone, somewhere – releasing July 31st via Dirty Hit – alongside stunning new track ‘Paper Angel’.

A poignant reflection on self-doubt and inner resilience, ‘Paper Angel’ marks another deeply personal chapter in Bonnie’s storytelling. Anchored by her signature fingerpicked guitar, the track features conversational lyricism between Bonnie’s adult self and inner child as she faces her fears head on.

Speaking on the new track, Bonnie explains: “Paper Angel is about the fear of failure and looking after your inner-child. I wrote it around the memory of my first musical performance in a nativity in which I didn’t sing a word, and the feeling of hesitation and self-doubt that stays with me as an adult.”

Someone, somewhere marks the next evolution in Bonnie’s creative journey, building on the introspection and emotional clarity of recent singles. Exploring themes of personal evolution, nostalgia, and emotional transformation, the EP captures snapshots of change – both the disorienting and the illuminating – while maintaining the intimate, conversational songwriting that defines Bonnie’s previous releases.

On the EP’s wider narrative, Bonnie reflects: “This EP lives somewhere between transition and memory. A few of the songs were written in times of change and uncertainty like moving cities and dealing with a long-term injury. Many of the songs explore childhood memories and navigating evolving relationships with myself and other people.”

Like much of her recent work, the EP extends beyond romantic storytelling to explore friendship, family, and personal transformation. Her writing remains conversational and deeply human, capturing small, specific moments that resonate on a universal emotional scale. Influenced by artists such as Allegra Krieger, Wilco, Big Thief and German Error Message, Bonnie’s expanded sonic palette continues to balance experimentation with her signature relatability.

The EP arrives following a transformative period for Bonnie. After her debut, a three-year creative hiatus allowed her to reassess both her artistic process and personal identity. “When I released my first EP, my artist identity was deeply intertwined with who I was,”she previously shared. “Since then, I’ve discovered who I am beyond music.” This evolution is evident across her new material – more playful, less bound by perfectionism, and increasingly open to sonic exploration.

With over a million streams, critical acclaim from The Sunday Times, The Face, Clash, DIY, Dork and many more, and major support slots for artists like Adele and Bleachers, Bonnie Kemplay has already established herself as a compelling emerging voice in alternative pop.

Now 24, Bonnie first emerged in 2022 as the UK’s top emerging artist after beating over 10,000 other entries to perform in the world famous BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, joining the likes of Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Stormzy in the Live Lounge history books. Her recent singles signal a confident and deeply personal artistic return, one that sets the stage for her most fully realised work to date.

Bonnie will join Katie Gregson-MacLeod on a run of intimate UK shows next month, as well as opening for Curiosity Shop at their show in Glasgow. Full itinerary below.

Live Dates

June 2nd – Bath, UK – Electric Bar at Komeda *

June 3rd – Cardiff, UK – Canopi *

June 4th – Brighton, UK – The Folklore Rooms *

June 5th – Margate, UK – Ark *

June 6th – London, UK – Green Noise (Matinee Show) *

June 8th – Oxford, UK – Little Bully *

June 9th – Nottingham, UK – Rough Trade *

June 10th – York, UK – The Crescent *

June 17th – Glasgow, Scotland – King Tut’s ^

*supporting Katie Gregson-MacLeod

^supporting Curiosity Shop