‘Anouk’ is a tender, acoustic gem from London-based newcomer Bea Elmy Martin. At its core, the track is folky and subtle, with the drifting of guitar chords underpinning her airy voice. But it becomes a new entity entirely during the chorus, with layers of ethereal vocals sitting above a wash of pads and shifting electronic sounds. The influence of all the soul greats can be found in the way she puts a melody together, with every phrase drowning in emotion. She describes it as “a song I wrote about my best friend. While recording it, we were living on opposite sides of London, which was challenging at times, but we made it work. Because the song is about someone I love very deeply, every session I felt a push to make it sound more and more ethereal because she is so special to me.” Keep an eye out for more from Bea Elmy Martin as she continues to carve out a space for herself.