From a two-year-old who refused to leave a Maltese necropolis to a songwriter fascinated by the macabre, Amelia Coburn has always had an eye for the unusual. The Middlesbrough singer-songwriter is now preparing to release her second album, ‘Myself and Other Monsters’, on the 5th March 2027, following the release of lead single ‘I Just Want To Say’ in October.
Describing the record as a coming-of-age album, Amelia reflects on how her approach to songwriting has changed since her debut: “I’ve stopped worrying quite so much about whether people will ‘get it’ or not, which has been extremely liberating,” she explains.
The album tackles desire, anxiety and the less comfortable aspects of human nature, often through fictional characters and fantastical scenarios. Its lead single, ‘I Just Want To Say’, explores how affection can turn into obsession, inspired by the disturbing fascination some people develop with criminals.
“I think we’ve all been guilty of overlooking someone’s flaws or red flags to fit the idealised version we have of them in our head,” Amelia says. She describes the track as: “the perfect introduction to the album’s world of obsession, delusion and unreliable narrators”.
For all its gothic undertones, humour remains an essential part of Amelia’s songwriting, as does her connection to Teesside: “I wear my Teesside accent like a badge of honour!” she says, explaining how the region’s contrasting landscapes have influenced her writing: “I think growing up here taught me that beauty can be found in the ugly.”
Her songs are reaching audiences far beyond home, too. When she played London’s Kings Place in April, one audience member, Bob, had travelled all the way from America after discovering her through Spotify recommendations: “I was taken aback, and incredibly honoured,” she recalls.
Having worked with Bill Ryder-Jones again and collaborated with Paul Weller, Amelia continues to develop her creative confidence. Touring sold-out arenas with The Proclaimers has taken her a long way from the performer who once dreaded speaking between songs, although she admits that imposter syndrome still lingers.
Despite the uncertainty that comes with a career as an independent artist, she remains grateful for the life music has given her. With ‘Myself and Other Monsters’, Amelia is embracing her stranger instincts, bringing together dark storytelling and sharp humour. As she puts it, it’s: “A new sound, a new chapter, but still very much me!”
You can listen to ‘Myself and Other Monsters’ from the 5th March 2027 on all major streaming platforms.
