By Colin 
Etaoin has returned with ‘Golden’, a beautifully stripped-back single that showcases her incredible voice and her ability to turn emotional chaos into something breathtaking. Out today, the track blends dreamy guitar with soul-baring lyrics, adding a powerful new moment to the Irish artist’s growing catalogue.
With a sound that sits between folk and alt-pop, Etaoin has a knack for simplicity that hits straight in the heart. The guitar is gentle and warm, but it’s her voice that steals the spotlight. Rich with emotion, it carries the weight of heartbreak and longing, while still feeling light and honest.
The song opens with one of her most striking lyrics yet: “You’re the deepest colour golden, you’re the rain in my drought, but your heart is so frozen that I’m on my way out.” It’s a quiet heartbreak that builds slowly across the track. Each repetition lands with more force, layered with new reflections that deepen the sadness without ever losing hope.
Dreamy, devastating, and completely mesmerising
Following ‘Everblue’ and earlier favourite ‘Dead To Me’, this release continues to showcase Etaoin’s ability to capture vulnerability without ever overcomplicating it. Her Irish background comes through not only in the lyrical rhythm but also in the emotional texture of her vocals — delicate but never weak.
Lines like “You spend your time locking me out” and “You spend your time knocking me down” reflect the push and pull of a relationship that feels stuck, and the quiet devastation of realising it’s time to let go. It’s the kind of songwriting that stays with you long after the track ends.
We’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: we are completely in love with her voice. It is tender, expressive, and always full of heart.
‘Golden’ is available to stream now on all major platforms. If you’re not already following Etaoin’s journey, this is the perfect moment to dive in. You can follow Etaoin over on Instagram and discover just what it is we love so much about her.