Olive Jones

Olive Jones

Kingdom

Kingdom

List Pick

List Pick

Rachel Fryer

Rachel Fryer

January 13, 2026

January 13, 2026

Olive Jones steps into a bolder, more assertive chapter of her artistry with her latest release, 'Kingdom'. Where her previous release 'End of Time' leaned into softness and restraint, this track arrives with intent, both sonically and visually, signalling a clear shift in momentum. The song opens with a catchy bass line that immediately sets the tone, before drums snap into place and layered vocals begin to unfold. There’s a fluid, hypnotic guitar texture woven through the intro, almost strummed in a way that gives the track an effortless groove that pulls you in fast. That sense of confidence is amplified by the weight of the bass, which anchors the song as it moves between tension and release. Olive’s vocals sit comfortably in the centre. With standout lyrics in the second verse particularly: 'I own this town / I’ll bring you down / And I watch you drown / In all your pity / So do as I say / Not as I do / I do what I want / I own the city ' signals an artist stepping forward with absolute conviction. Visually, the red-backdrop silhouette marks a departure from the gentler world of her earlier work. In 'End of Time' she was bicycling through nature. Now the visual also feels declarative, almost a symbolic stripping back of identity to focus on message over persona. Combined with the track’s heavier sound, 'Kingdom' feels like a statement of arrival.With an album set to land later this year, this release offers a powerful glimpse into what’s to come, and 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for Olive Jones.