FM PREMIERE
London/Paris-based singer-songwriter Charlie McDonald steps forward with Things I’ve Never Said. A debut EP that centres emotional clarity, pairing soul-pop structure with a stripped, cinematic delivery.
The project runs on a tight palette, piano-led, soft strings, close vocals. The production leaves space, letting phrasing carry. That direction formed with John Ho at Gold Diggers Studio, locking a consistent, low-gloss sound built for intimacy.
Lead single Don’t Worry sets the entry point. Written in phone notes and finished in Shepherd’s Bush. Inspired by Lola Young live at Lollapalooza, it keeps things minimal: fluid melody, steady pace, close vocal.
I mean, everyone worries these days, and I’m not the only one…My worries can get intense, so I hope ‘Don’t Worry’ resonates with anyone who struggles to just let go and be a little bit more happy.
Across the EP, that approach holds, reflection to release without breaking tone, driven by message-led writing. The London–Paris split feeds the identity, shaping both sound and visual direction.
With Things I’ve Never Said, McDonald locks a clear lane. Direct, restrained, and built on connection. Minimal setup, maximum impact.