We recently check out the massively impressive new single “Haunted “ from Bristol (UK) -based alt-rock two-piece Pollyanna Blue. The duo (Zoe Collins( Guitar and Vocals) and Rich Earle (Bass and Vocals) bring it full tilt with mesmerizing and melodic driven sound that is absolutely stunning.

You can listen to “Haunted “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

Their latest single Haunted, taken from their upcoming EP due in 2023, was one of the first songs Zoe had written before starting her Masters in Songwriting and Production in 2017. Feeling like it didn’t have the life in it that she’d anticipated, she took the song to Rich who helped break the song down to its bare bones and fleshed it out with a raw, heavier sonic and darker influence.

Recorded by Ash Scott (Memorist, Harper), Haunted is a tormenting track that lyrically explores processing and mentally fighting against anguish and the pressures of repetitive situations.

Speaking of the inspiration for the song, lyricist and vocalist Zoe Collins says, “In this song trauma is depicted as an unforgiving evil spirit that will come at you at night and relentlessly try to tear you down. The impactful delivery of the lyrics harnesses the real range of emotions of someone experiencing immense feelings of emptiness, sadness and anger. The lyric ‘like a headache’ depicts the side effects of dealing with large and repetitive amounts of trauma and stress to the brain, painting an unpleasant experience for the person being Haunted by their own predicament.”

We are super psyched for the “Haunted” music video, due on Halloween (October 31st) was directed, filmed and edited by Kieran Gallop (Phoxjaw, Sleep Token) and reflects the lyrical themes of the track.

“Haunted has it all we were particularly impressed with the electrifying musical chemistry between Zoe Collins and Rich Earle it gives the song another dimension.