UK artist Bess Atwell has released her debut single, for Nettwerk Records “The Act.” The track explores the profound shift in perspective gained from leaving your home and familiar life behind to start anew. Atwell worked with Los Angeles producer Chris Coady, known for his work with Beach House, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and more.

“This song was written when I had just moved to Quebec, where I lived for 9 months. It was a birds-eye view of the relationships I had chosen to leave behind, not just physically. It’s an empowering song for me that basically says “I didn’t want to have to do this alone but I absolutely can.” Bess explains.

Atwell released her 2021 album, Already, Always,, which led to tours with The National and Ben Howard, and she also embarked on her own sold-out headline tours across the UK, Europe, Australia, and Canada. Recently, she also joined new labelmates The Paper Kites on their full UK headline tour, including a sold-out show at The Roundhouse.

Bess Atwell 2026-2027 Live dates:

9th Oct – Cardiff Music City, Cardiff
10th Oct – SIRENS, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
6th Feb – Barbican, London

order “The Act” by Bess Atwell HERE