Charlotte OC releases her new EP 'Seriously Love, Go Home' via Embassy Of Music + new single "Cider and Black" out now
RECENT MEDIA PRAISE FOR CHARLOTTE OC
THE INDEPENDENT
“A brilliant exploration of grief, failed relationships and redemption”
ROLLING STONE (SXSW London showcase)
"Bewitching alt-pop...Charlotte OC has the voice of an angel and showed it off at Hoxton Hall"
THE LINE OF BEST FIT
"Charlotte OC processes deep grief on new single, "God, We Tried""
HOT PRESS - Track of the Day - 19th March
"a poignant and raw reflection on love, loss and grief."
RECORD OF THE DAY - Song of the Day - 25th March
"We’ve long been captivated by the vocal prowess and songwriting of Blackburn-born artist Charlotte OC... emerging stronger than ever with her poignant new single, 'God, We Tried’... the track marks a new chapter in her career, offering a raw and deeply moving reflection on love, loss, and grief.”
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After the powerful return with “God, We Tried” and the mesmerising “Romeo” earlier this year, Charlotte OC cements her artistic rebirth with the release of her new EP ‘Seriously Love, Go Home’, and the unveiling of its passionate new single “Cider and Black”.
‘Seriously Love, Go Home’ is a cathartic turning point for Charlotte OC, a heartfelt collection that marks the end of one chapter and the hopeful beginning of another. Built on themes of heartbreak, healing, love, and loss, it serves as both a personal release and a universal comfort for listeners navigating life’s emotional highs and lows.
Speaking about the new EP, she said, “I’m letting go of a lot in this EP. These songs feel like a bridge to the next phase of my musical life, and I’m so grateful for that. I worked with some of the most genuine and lovely people on this project, and I’m just really happy it’s out in the world now. It’s given me a sense of momentum again, and made me genuinely excited about all of this. I really hope this EP can reach anyone who’s going through it, whether you’re feeling heartbreak, falling in love for the first time, or learning how to carry loss. I hope it keeps you company.”
Focus track “Cider and Black” is a raw, rebellious anthem that captures the reckless thrill and hidden heartbreak of self-destruction. With unflinching honesty, the track paints the picture of someone spiralling with intent; embracing chaos as an identity, while masking deeper pain and emotional fallout.
Adding about “Cider and Black”, she said, “Cider and Black was my self-destruct anthem. It’s about doubling down on your chaos and wearing it like a badge of honour. That phase where you’re basically a functioning warning sign — and kind of enjoying it. But underneath it all, it’s a mess. You’re hurting, and you’re hurting people along the way.
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BIOG:
Following years of highs and lows—including a major label debut, heartbreak, and the devastating loss of her father—Charlotte returned to her hometown of Blackburn to regroup and rebuild. That decision sparked a creative and personal shift, leading to a body of work that’s unapologetically honest, emotionally raw, and sonically fearless.
Born Charlotte O’Connor to an Irish father and half-Indian, half-Malawian mother, this wild and wilful young artist has endured everything the industry could throw at her. Already the subject of praise in Billboard, Vogue, Fader and The Independent, she was snapped up by a major label aged 18 then, when she refused to sacrifice her integrity at the behest of faceless executives, was unceremoniously dropped. After a few tumultuous years living in London, releasing projects including her critically acclaimed 2021 album ‘Here Comes Trouble’, she returned home to Blackburn, undergoing a reset that has led to her best and most authentic work to date.
‘Seriously Love, Go Home’, was named after a moment OC realised she needed to “have a word with myself and sort my s*** out”. Still suffering from the raw grief of her father’s death from cancer just before the release of her latest album, she found herself running out of money and falling into the wrong relationship. “I was definitely in a self-destruct spiral,” she says. “I think I moved to London to run away – officially I was supposed to be in sessions, but everything was just falling apart and I wasn’t dealing with anything.” Complicating OC’s grief over the loss of her father was the fact that he had been the single biggest influence on her pursuing a career in music. “I did badly at school – I had undiagnosed learning difficulties – and so I really battled with knowing where to go,” she recalls. This was, until her father took her on a drive under the guise that they were off to buy sweets, only to drop her off at a music teacher’s house and tell her she was going to learn to play the guitar.
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