London singer-songwriter Erica Manzoli returns with Dear Other Woman, (listen here) a cinematic, slow-burning western-pop confessional that examines love, intimacy, and imagination through an unflinchingly honest lens. The single arrives at the close of a busy year of creative output and touring, including shows with Remy Bond, Zinadelphia, Gabriela Bee and Kings Elliott.
Framed as a letter to “the other woman,” Dear Other Woman imagines how Manzoli might feel if someone else crossed a boundary with the person she loves. It’s a thought experiment that explores the tension between emotional connection and physical intimacy. Manzoli’s reflective storytelling and hazy, cinematic production continue to define her growing catalogue, balancing raw honesty with melodic restraint.
“’Dear Other Woman’ came from a place of questioning,” says Manzoli. “It’s a fictional letter that imagines a situation I’ve thought about how I might actually feel if someone else crossed a boundary with the person I love. It’s not about wanting that but about exploring how emotional and physical intimacy can sometimes pull in different directions. As someone who sits somewhere on the asexual spectrum, I wanted to be honest about the confusion that can come with that and start a conversation about something that isn’t often spoken about.”
Her recent singles Suzy Loves Sam (complete with a self-directed, Wes Anderson–inspired video) and Princess Prudence (co-written with Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Hugo Silvani of Pale Waves) have continued to build her reputation as one of London’s most intriguing new voices. With support from BBC Radio 1 and Spotify, Manzoli is carving out a space for nuanced, emotionally intelligent pop that feels both timeless and deeply current.
Continuing to turn personal observation into pointed social commentary, Manzoli uses the pen as her sharpest tool. Earlier this year, her single Burn The Internet offered a gentle critique of our dependence on digital validation, following her 2022 post-lockdown breakout My Best Friend Is My Therapist. With Dear Other Woman, she adds another chapter to her exploration of modern love: honest, conflicted, and beautifully human.
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