Some songs feel like bottled sunshine. Others feel like the moment after, when the sun’s gone down, your skin is still warm, and you’re not quite ready to admit that the season (or the person) is over. Lucy Deakin’s new single ‘Sunburn’ lives right there.
Out now, Sunburn is a rush of alt-pop nostalgia that hits instantly. It’s bright, addictive, and quietly aching in the way the best summer songs always are. Written in London in November 2025, the track was born from Lucy’s desire to keep that summer feeling alive for as long as possible — even when it starts to sting. Sonically, it’s upbeat and shimmering, but lyrically it leans into the bittersweet reality of holding onto something (or someone) long after you probably should’ve let go.
That tension is exactly what makes Sunburn work. It sounds like golden-hour freedom, but underneath, there’s emotional weight. Lucy pairs punchy, feel-good production with lyrics that understand how nostalgia can be both comforting and painful. It’s the kind of song you play on repeat while pretending you’re fine, and then suddenly realise it’s saying exactly what you’ve been avoiding.
Lucy’s story is shaped by three cities: Stoke-on-Trent bred, London based, and LA influenced. That mix shows in her sound — polished but emotional, pop-forward with an alternative edge. It’s also a combination that’s carried her steadily upward. She’s already clocked over 1 million views on a TikTok sound, landed a Top 25 iTunes pop single, and earned consistent support from BBC Radio 1’s Future Pop, who’ve called her music an “infectious pop ear-worm” and “a fun summer anthem.” NME has also tipped her as an Essential Emerging Artist, placing her firmly on the radar.
Over the past year, Lucy has been quietly building something solid. She’s collaborated with names like Becky Hill, McFly, Jason Perry, Mr Hudson, and Dylan Nash, while also cementing her place as an original member of LOUD LDN, the female and non-binary collective helping shape London’s alternative-pop scene. On stage, she’s already made her mark too, with standout performances at Latitude Festival and Abbie McCarthy’s Good Karma Club.
Sunburn follows her previous release Solar Eclipse, which signalled a more confident creative shift sharper. This new single keeps that momentum burning. It feels like Lucy stepping further into her sound, trusting both the joy and the vulnerability that come with it.
Listen to Lucy Deakin’s New Single, Sunburn
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