SINGLE REVIEW: Iona Summer – Nobody’s Bitch

The Merseyside scene is home to a wealth of phenomenal independent female artists. From the soulful balladry of Ruby J, to the jangle pop sparkle of Mina My, there is a wide variety of incredible female talent deserving of your attention. The latest to join these ranks comes in the form of Glasgow-born Iona Summer. Pulling influences from Fleetwood Mac, KT Tunstall, and Paramore, Summer offers a debut track packed with folkish flair and punkish power.

‘Nobody’s Bitch’ not only offers a feminist anthem of defiance, but a subtle satirisation of the uber-masculine. Summer presents herself adorned in the faults she has been accused of by men, thrown at her in an attempt to grind her down into some tameable object. It’s a fiercely independent and acerbically witty cut that feels guaranteed to be relatable to young women all over.

A lot of this ferocious energy comes from the blues and country energies that are laced throughout this rocking number. Summer’s rich and compelling vocal performance is backed by a swaggering guitar melody that is soaked in a crackling overdrive; it’s a simple recipe of rock’n’roll basics, but one that enables Summers to deliver a biting, no-nonsense performance. 

For a debut single, it is evident that Summer understands exactly what is important; her character, influence, and creative vision is all perfectly clear, and the result is a single that is both plenty of fun to listen to and genuinely impactful. ‘Nobody’s Bitch’ is a statement piece that ensures that Iona Summer is not a name worth forgetting.

For Fans Of: KT Tunstall, Paramore, Sam Fender, Queen Cult, India Arkin

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