- Words Notion Staff
A grief-tinged alt-pop ballad, Bea Elmy Martin returns with 'Where We Part' from her haunting debut, Under the Yew.
With ‘Where We Part’, Bea Elmy Martin invites us into a hushed, cinematic world where heartbreak is transformed into art. The first single from her long-awaited debut album Under the Yew, the London-born alt-pop artist delivers a richly atmospheric ballad that feels both deeply personal and quietly universal.
Written during a time of profound personal loss, ‘Where We Part’ captures the fragile moments that follow emotional endings – those subtle, slow fractures in relationships, friendships, and the self. Opening with Bea’s delicate piano work and arresting vocals, the track unfolds into a lush arrangement of layered harmonies and textural shifts. It’s a masterclass in restraint and release, recalling the melancholic clarity of Billie Marten and the sonic depth of Joy Crookes or CMAT.
Produced alongside longtime collaborator Dominick J Goldsmith (of HÆLOS), the track reflects nearly two years of focused, inward creative work. Bea, who stepped back from industry buzz following her 2021 breakout Blue Escape, returns with a sound that’s matured into something unshakably her own – elegant, introspective, and deeply felt.
“There’s a quiet power in parting,” she shares. “This album became a space to process that journey. Even in loss, love endures.” ‘Where We Part’ is a slow-burning, emotionally resonant reintroduction to an artist stepping fully into her voice, Bea Elmy Martin delivers a haunting meditation on grief, growth, and the delicate beauty of letting go.