With “Just Anyone”, UK singer-songwriter Etham returns to the center of what he does best—channeling raw emotion into music that feels both intimate and cinematic. Released on May 2nd, this new single serves as a heartfelt teaser for his upcoming EP Everything and Nothing, out July 4th. And while Etham has long been known for his emotionally vulnerable songwriting, this track may be his most soul-baring yet.
From the very first note, “Just Anyone” feels like a quiet confession whispered into the dark. Etham’s voice—warm, unfiltered, and aching—takes center stage, delivering every lyric with a sincerity that doesn’t just invite you in, but pullsyou into the heart of the story. As he reflects on love that still lingers long after the breakup, you can hear the weight of that heartbreak in every breath. There’s no posturing here, no emotional armor—just one man processing what it means to have loved and lost.
What sets this track apart is its emotional restraint. Instead of exploding into a bombastic chorus, the production stays soft and spacious, giving Etham room to feel. And that’s what makes the pain in this song so relatable—it sounds like the voice of someone still standing in the wreckage of what once was, holding onto the fragments of memory that refuse to fade.
Written during trips to Nashville and Los Angeles, the song benefits from that blend of emotional Southern songwriting and polished West Coast pop sensibility. Etham reflects on the kind of love that wasn’t just fleeting—it was real, unforgettable, and ultimately heartbreaking. “Just Anyone” doesn’t just mourn the loss of a person—it mourns the unique connection that can’t be replicated with someone else.
This is not your typical breakup song filled with bitterness or bravado. Instead, Etham leans into the vulnerability, expressing something that many people feel but few articulate well: that moment when you realize no matter who comes next, they won’t be them.
As part of his upcoming EP, “Just Anyone” deepens the emotional narrative Etham has been building. Following his poignant duet “Find Love” with K-pop superstar CHUNG HA, the new single helps complete the arc of a love story—from its euphoric beginnings to its quiet, aching end.
The EP itself, Everything and Nothing, was shaped by a period of intense introspection, capturing the full lifecycle of a relationship and all the emotional turbulence in between. If “Just Anyone” is any indication, fans can expect an EP that is emotionally rich, beautifully produced, and deeply personal.
Etham’s ability to write from a place of truth has earned him a global fanbase and over 200 million Spotify streams. His breakout song “12:45” from 2019’s Stripped EP proved early on that he had a gift for melody and lyricism that hit hard without needing to shout. That gift is even more refined now.
Raised in a fractured home, Etham turned to music not just as expression, but as a form of healing. That background, combined with his refusal to conform to major label expectations early in his career, speaks to his artistic integrity. Rather than chase trends, he’s chosen to create music that speaks from experience—and it shows.
Collaborating with top-tier names like Tori Amos, Wayne Hector, Red Triangle, and Jake Gosling, and writing for stars in both the K-pop and Western pop worlds, Etham is clearly respected among industry insiders. But it’s in songs like “Just Anyone” where his true strength lies: his ability to make you feel like he’s telling your story.
“Just Anyone” is not a song for background listening. It’s the kind of track that demands you sit with it—really sit with it—and let the emotions wash over you. Etham doesn’t offer easy answers or dramatic closure. Instead, he gives us something far more honest: a beautifully crafted snapshot of longing, memory, and love that still hurts.
In a world of overproduced, emotionally distant pop music, Etham is a rare find—an artist who feels first and writes second. And with “Just Anyone”, he proves once again that vulnerability, when paired with real songwriting talent, is more powerful than any production trick or chart-ready hook.
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