Molly Warburton releases new EP ‘EYES WIDE OPEN’

Posted By: Courtney Eden
September 17, 2026
Emerging, Emerging Talent, Features, New Music, News

Photo credit: Ryan Mole

High-energy alt-pop singer-songwriter with a Northern edge and hard-hitting vocals

Lancaster, UK – 19th September 2026

Molly Warburton is a UK alt-pop artist writing the soundtrack to growing up, speaking out, and seeing life with complete clarity. Blending emotionally honest songwriting with expansive, guitar-driven production, her music sits somewhere between the timeless storytelling of Fleetwood Mac, the fearless individuality of KT Tunstall, and the cinematic energy of Florence + The Machine, while carving out a sound that is unmistakably her own.

Having built a loyal following through years of relentless gigging, Molly has amassed over one million streams across streaming platforms and earned support from Spotify editorial playlists including New Music Friday, New Pop UK and Chilled Pop Hits. Her music has received repeated backing from BBC Introducing Lancashire, where she was named Record of the Week, alongside airplay on BBC 6 Music and Amazing Radio.

On stage, Molly has become known for captivating live performances that balance intimacy with anthemic energy. She has performed at festivals including Kendal Calling, The Great Escape, Highest Point and Forgotten Fields, shared stages with artists including Jade Bird, Andrew Cushin and Tom Meighan, and was selected through a national competition to join Lucy Spraggan’s UK tour, performing to audiences across the country.

THE EP

Her latest EP, Eyes Wide Open, marks the beginning of a bold new chapter. Across five tracks – ‘Am I The One For You?’, ‘Better Me’, ‘Hopelessly Addicted’, ‘Shout Louder’ and ‘Dancing with Devils’ – Molly explores self-doubt, love, vulnerability, empowerment and acceptance, documenting the journey from searching for validation in others to finding confidence within herself.

Written during a period of personal growth and reflection, Eyes Wide Open captures the moment everything finally comes into focus. It’s a record about letting go of the people, habits and expectations that no longer serve you, embracing change, and discovering who you are and who you want to become. The title reflects that defining moment when you stop seeing life through someone else’s perspective and begin seeing it through your own.

Inspired by KT Tunstall’s Eye to the Telescope, alongside the warmth of Fleetwood Mac and the emotional scale of Florence + The Machine, Molly has created a body of work that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. Honest, bold and unfiltered, her songs invite listeners to find pieces of their own stories within hers.

With Eyes Wide Open, Molly Warburton isn’t simply introducing a new collection of songs — she’s introducing the clearest version of herself yet. It’s the sound of an artist stepping into a new era with conviction, purpose, and her eyes wide open.

“This is probably the most honest, most ‘me’ music I’ve ever written. ‘Eyes Wide Open’ is about time passing – how age and a bit of wisdom finally show you what life’s actually about.” – Molly Warburton

EP TRACKLIST