Bea Elmy Martin is continuing the emotional narrative she began last year with the release of “Under The Yew (Vol. 2),” a six-track project led by the new single “High,” which explores the complexities of relationships, identity and personal growth.

The London singer-songwriter expands on themes introduced in “Under The Yew (Vol. 1),” released in 2025, with songs that examine healing, connection and learning to navigate life’s uncertainties. The latest collection follows Martin’s gradual creative partnership with producer Dominick J. Goldsmith of HÆLOS, a collaboration that began after her 2021 debut single “Blue Escape.”

The project’s focus track, “High,” centers on the emotional contradictions of pursuing relationships while still trying to understand yourself.

“It’s kind of a tongue-in-cheek take on how messy relationships can get when you’re still figuring yourself out,” Martin said. “Before you go chasing butterflies and huge emotions, you probably need to actually enjoy your own company first.”

While the song acknowledges the challenges of modern relationships, it also reflects optimism, suggesting that healthy love should feel liberating rather than overwhelming.

The remaining songs continue those themes from different perspectives. “Anouk” reflects on a friendship shaped by time and distance, while “Lost,” “Born To Fly” and “Unscarred” explore moments of disconnection, recovery and self-definition. “Written On Me” shifts toward intimacy, focusing on the lasting impact of love.

“I wrote ‘Written On Me’ at home one night,” Martin said. “I remember going in without too much of a plan, just a feeling I couldn’t shake. I started playing around with a few ideas and this one just sort of fell out naturally.”

Martin described the new collection as documenting an ongoing process rather than presenting definitive answers.

“This project has been a personal excavation,” she said. “Under The Yew transforms loss into light, each track a step toward resilience.”

Born and raised in London, Martin cites classic soul artists including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Donny Hathaway as early influences. She has described songwriting as a personal journal, using music to process experiences of life, love and loss.

Since releasing “Blue Escape” in 2021, Martin has received support from BBC presenters Jack Saunders, Lauren Laverne, Huw Stephens and Tom Ravenscroft, as well as coverage from publications including Clash, Notion, Wonderland, EARMILK and Mystic Sons.