Olivesque: Nightbus singer delivers 'Berlin' melancholy
Olivesque
Single ‘Berlin’
Out Now https://tr.ee/n8kZuFOqKt
A heartbreaking, bittersweet anthem of farewell
“don’t let first impressions fool you” - Clash Magazine
Berlin, the brand new single from Olivesque, marks a poignant new chapter in the artist’sevolving sound, the track explores the heart-wrenching, bittersweet moment when someone leaves their life behind. Brimming with emotional complexity, Berlin navigates the space between loss and liberation, capturing both the weight of goodbye and the fragile hope that often lingers in its wake.Immersed in dynamic collaborations, Olivesque (aka Olive Rees) has performed at the forefrontof the electrifying electro-indie punk outfit Nightbus and forged key connections with peers likeBDRMM and Working Men’s Club. Since then, she has gone on to release ‘Electric Field’ ahighly acclaimed collaboration with BDRMM, further solidifying her place in the alternativescene. Now, with her return, Olivesque embarks on a fresh wave of personal artistic revelation,capturing the attention of listeners once again.The track is a self-released effort from Olivesque, who has cultivated a reputation for her candid,often raw approach to songwriting. With Berlin, she delivers an electrifying stirring ballad thatbalances delicate, ethereal melodies with lyrics that cut straight to the core. Olivesque explains:“Berlin is about that surreal feeling when someone you love leaves, it’s bittersweet , you knowit’s right but the emotional price is steep. It's like this city – cold and distant, but still full of Euphoria.”
Live Dates
Factory Sounds International Festival - 10/07/25
Hot Take - YES Manchester - 19/07/25