With great enthusiasm, March 2026 will see the release of the debut full-length from London’s Olive Jones. The singer, songwriter and musician has steadily been bubbling away, cultivating a sublime catalogue of music along with a listener-base eagerly awaiting more to wrap their ears around.
Following a selection of initial standalone singles dating back to 2023, Jones’ first EP came in the form of ‘Three More Nights’ in 2024, solidifying her partnership with veteran Canadian label, Nettwerk. Boasting an incredible showcase of global talent across a variety of genres, styles and continents, Nettwerk have long held a dynamic approach to nurturing artists and helping them chart a course through an ever-evolving musical climate. And amongst an expansive line-up of Nettwerk artists covering everything from jazz to off-kilter pop, Olive Jones stands tall.
A slew of single releases after ‘Three More Nights’ has kept Jones prominent while the puzzle pieces for ‘For Mary’ have meticulously been slotting themselves into place.
There’s a natural flair to Jones’ music that places her within an alt-folk bracket but listening that little bit closer unveils an affection for authentic soul music that elevates the singer-songwriter’s aesthetic to a much more intricate plateau. The 2024 single, ‘End of Time’, would surely prove an essential port-of-call regarding any necessary introduction to Olive Jones’ music: there’s a wonderful hint of quintessential soul about the song (a sound typically synonymous with the delectable sounds of say Timmion Records or We Are Busy Bodies) which is backed by a charismatic video of Jones cycling through the park – listening to a cassette Walkman no less.
The Walkman again is such a nice touch – an affectionate quirk that affirms Jones as more than just an old soul, but one who bucks trends and carves her own path.
Hers is an intimate tone that invites warmth and sincerity throughout her music, and the yellow brick road that Jones’ music has paved lead to the 2026 release of ‘For Mary’. A debut full-length that feels like a long-time coming but a project that no doubt will be met with a rapturous reception when the complete version reaches prospective listeners.
With a 2026 touring schedule that currently includes dates performing across the UK before moving over for appearances in Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and France, ‘For Mary’ will likely cement Olive Jones as a definitive voice within London’s thriving landscape.
