Manchester’s Olivia Booth steps into bold territory with her latest single ‘MIND’, a track that wrestles with the restless noise of late-night spirals and turns them into a truly anthemic release. The song finds Booth teaming up with producer Gareth Nuttall (The Ks, The Lottery Winners) and drummer George Clarke (The Rolling People) to transform what began as a fragile sketch into something darker, moodier, and undeniably powerful.
From the first bars, ‘MIND’ establishes itself as a soundtrack to insomnia. Gritty guitar riffs tear through the haze, heavy percussion drives with urgency, and Booth’s voice carries the rawness of someone who’s been inside her own head too long. Her vocal delivery is visceral as she sings of those moments when thoughts creep in uninvited.
The production leans into its stormy atmosphere without drowning the heart of the track. Every instrument feels deliberate, from the throaty guitars to the pounding drums, creating a soundscape that mirrors the claustrophobic churn of overthinking. But what makes the song stand out is its transformation. Where anxiety often feels like a trap, Booth reclaims it as fuel, shaping chaos into catharsis.
Live, ‘MIND’ has already been stirring audiences across iconic venues like The Cavern in Liverpool and hometown stages in Warrington. On record, it hits with the exact same intensity. For anyone who has stared at the ceiling in the small hours, caught in thoughts they can’t quiet, ‘MIND’ offers a release.
With this single, Olivia Booth cements herself as one of British indie’s most exciting new voices, unafraid to bear the weight of her own struggles and turn them into something vulnerable and unshakeably strong.
