Scarlett Andrews is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Leicester.
Growth is something Scarlett does not shy away from as we have seen in the music she has released in her career so far. Coming from a humble background, Scarlett has always used music as "her way of escape" which can be heard in her writing.
Influenced by old-school jazz, classical music, and UK rap, Scarlett is one to keep an eye out for in the UK music scene as she’s not afraid to merge the boundaries of genres, creating a wonderful synergy between soulful and popular music.
The Leicestershire-based singer, songwriter, and musician returns with her debut EP Edging on the Side of Cynical — a five-track project that feels honest, bruised, and quietly defiant. Influenced by old-school jazz, classical music, and UK rap, Scarlett blends genres without forcing them, creating music that feels soulful but grounded in real life.
This EP isn’t about grand gestures or neat endings. It’s about doubt, disappointment, and the moment you realise you’ve been giving too much to people who give very little back.
Scarlett has been building toward this moment for a while. Early support from BBC Introducing across the Midlands helped put her on the map, with her single “HELL” earning Track of the Week and wider attention. But Edging on the Side of Cynical feels like the most focused version of Scarlett yet — less concerned with proving herself, more interested in telling the truth.
The EP opens with “IDEK (I Don’t Even Know)”, a quiet but powerful introduction. It sits in that uncomfortable space between knowing and not knowing — about love, about yourself, about what comes next. Scarlett’s vocals are raw and restrained, letting the uncertainty speak for itself. It’s not dramatic, but it lingers.
“Deception Running” cuts deeper. This is Scarlett at her most exposed, unpacking the damage of broken trust and emotional manipulation. The song captures the painful reality of staying when you know better, hoping someone will change. With haunting melodies and poetic honesty, it’s less a breakup song and more a moment of clarity — the kind that hurts before it heals.
Then comes “What a Day”, a slow, heavy realisation set to a moody soundscape. Written by Scarlett, the track focuses on that exact moment when the truth finally lands. The lies are clear, the shock has settled, and all that’s left is honesty. Her voice carries grief, disbelief, and quiet strength — never overdone, never fake.
“Goes Around, Comes Around”, featuring Vacatixn, shifts the energy without losing the weight. The track blends UK hip-hop, alt-pop, and R&B, bringing a sharper edge to the EP. Scarlett’s confident delivery tells a story of betrayal and growth, while Vacatixn adds balance with laid-back but emotional verses. It’s about karma, letting go, and finally choosing yourself — without begging for closure.
The EP closes with “The Chase”, a reflective ending that questions womanhood, self-worth, and how much of yourself you should change to be seen. It explores emotional exhaustion and the quiet power of walking away. By the final moments, Scarlett isn’t chasing validation anymore — and that might be the most freeing moment of all.
Edging on the Side of Cynical doesn’t pretend everything works out. It accepts that sometimes love disappoints, people deceive, and growth comes from walking away rather than holding on.
Scarlett Andrews stands out because she doesn’t oversell emotion — she lets it sit where it is. Her vocals are powerful but controlled, her lyrics thoughtful without being dramatic. This EP feels lived-in, like pages from a diary you weren’t meant to read but recognise anyway.
If this is Scarlett edging toward cynicism, it’s not bitterness — it’s clarity. And it sounds like the beginning of an artist fully stepping into her voice.