The Softies marks a deliberate, quietly powerful turn for Molly Stone — an EP that leans into gentleness without relinquishing control
- I'm Not From London
- 12 hours ago
- 2 min read
Known for balancing sweetness with sharp emotional insight, Stone strips back her sound here, allowing intimacy and restraint to take centre stage. Rather than framing softness as fragility, The Softies presents it as a conscious artistic choice: measured, intentional, and deeply assured.
Sonically rooted in folk and acoustic pop traditions, the EP favours clarity over ornamentation. Arrangements remain sparse but considered, creating space for Stone’s voice to guide each track. Her vocal delivery is warm and unforced, with subtle shifts in tone that reveal emotional nuance rather than dramatise it. There’s a conversational quality to her singing, drawing listeners closer rather than pushing sentiment outward.
The EP is not bound by a single narrative, yet it feels cohesive through mood and emotional precision. ‘Maybe I’m a Handful’ and ‘Glitter’ showcase Stone’s signature wit — light on the surface, pointed underneath — while maintaining melodic simplicity. ‘You Left So Suddenly’ stands out for its restraint, addressing grief with grace rather than explanation. The decision to avoid overstatement allows the weight of the subject matter to emerge naturally, making the track quietly devastating.
Closing track ‘I Just Wanna Give You Love’, featuring Nathan Thomas, introduces a sense of warmth and connection, offering resolution without neat conclusions. Throughout the EP, Stone proves that vulnerability doesn’t require exposure — it can live comfortably in suggestion, phrasing, and silence.
The Softies doesn’t ask to be loud. It invites attention through honesty and control, reinforcing Stone’s ability to write songs that feel personal while remaining universally resonant. It’s a release that values emotional clarity over impact, and in doing so, makes its impact all the stronger.
