Kent singer/producer Venbee has officially released her new single, "Not My Day," a track already garnering significant attention with an endorsement from chart-topping artist Lewis Capaldi. This new offering follows her 2022 breakthrough hit "Messy In Heaven" and promises a fresh, unfiltered sound that reflects a personal artistic evolution.
Known for her unique blend of observational lyrics and distinctive production, Venbee – real name Erin Doyle – describes "Not My Day" as "care free, fun and more like me." The single marks a pivotal moment, arriving after a period of introspection and a notable shift in her creative approach.
"Not My Day" is a witty, stream-of-consciousness track that chronicles the mundane yet relatable frustrations of everyday life. From struggling to find a pound for an Asda trolley to a card being declined at the checkout, Venbee captures universal moments with her signature lyrical style.
The track directly namechecks Lewis Capaldi, who has publicly thrown his support behind the tune. The Scottish singer-songwriter posted a video of himself enthusiastically dancing to "Not My Day" on TikTok, solidifying his approval and significantly boosting the song's visibility across social media.
A New Era for Venbee: Autonomy and Authenticity
This latest release, particularly following her departure from a major label, signals a significant turning point for Venbee's artistic trajectory. Shedding the pressures of external expectations, "Not My Day" embodies a raw authenticity that could redefine her sound and strengthen her connection with fans.
This move mirrors a growing trend in the industry where artists, after achieving initial success, seek greater creative control to avoid the "one-hit wonder" label – a sentiment Venbee herself has openly addressed. Her previous viral success with "Messy In Heaven" and the subsequent mixtape "Zero Experience" demonstrated her undeniable potential, but this new single, born from a place of genuine creative freedom, positions her not just as a hitmaker but as an artist with a clear, personal vision.
Speaking exclusively to NME about the track, Venbee revealed her renewed artistic freedom. She stated: "After being dropped by my label, I no longer felt the pressure of writing to please other people. So I started making music that felt care free, fun and more like me because I felt that I had nothing to lose and that's kinda where 'Not My Day' came from."
NME previously praised Venbee's SXSW 2023 performance with a four-star review, noting how "The audience truly lets loose during 'Messy In Heaven'; when Doyle sings the track's outstanding refrain – “I heard Jesus did cocaine on a night out” – the rest of 3Ten chants along." This earlier performance hinted at her compelling live presence, and "Not My Day" continues to build on that promise of engaging new music.
Venbee has also been candid about public perception, telling NME in 2022, "I get called a 'one-hit wonder' all the time. But when you put yourself out there on the internet, not everyone's going to like it and be a fan. People will say what they want, because they have the right to their own opinion. Personally, any hate gives me energy to prove myself. It fuels the fire." This resilient attitude undoubtedly fed into the creation of her latest, unapologetically authentic single.
