With ‘Maybe It’s Time’, Olive Grinter establishes herself as a vibrant new voice in the UK folk scene. A deeply personal reflection of relationships and their end; ‘Maybe It’s Time’ is a resolution to continue beyond heartache. At once both universal and unique to her own experiences, Olive captures a highly assured vulnerability that is reserved only for the most accomplished song-writers and performers. 

A student of Jazz, Olive’s performance is impeccable in its delivery from the most technical to the most subtle vocal movements. Accompanied only by her guitar, she embodies the entire sonic space, starting and concluding the song with the same candid intimacy. Entirely unpretentious, ‘Maybe It’s Time’ is a true marriage of story and performance; a work of art truly greater than the sum of its earnest parts, drawing comparisons to contemporaries such as This is The Kit, Snowpoet and Laura Marling. 

As the first single from her debut album, due in early 2024, ‘Maybe it’s Time’ was recorded alongside producer Sam Barnes (AhGeeBee, Part Time Signals, Boy Azooga). Of the album, Olive writes: 

“These songs are reflections of conversations with myself and what I’d like to express to others. It’s a small part of a long journey. A reflection on how we see ourselves: within the chaos of life, within the chaos of connecting with those around us, and an attempt to spread kindness and support in the moments we need them most. It is a warm embrace, open arms, a hug.” 

‘Maybe It’s Time’ is a beautiful song and I eagerly await the album next year. The debut single is out now across all streaming platforms.