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Yorkshire Singer-Songwriter Fiona-Lee Confronts Rape Culture Head-On With ‘Every Woman’ EP

May 3, 2026

Fiona-Lee writes songs that demand a response. ‘Every Woman,’ her second EP via Gravity/Capitol Records, is out now, and the Yorkshire songwriter isn’t interested in making anyone comfortable. The title track addresses sexual assault directly, calling out rape culture and the systemic failure to hold perpetrators accountable.

“‘Every Woman’ is about sexual assault, a subject that remains dangerously silenced,” Fiona-Lee says. “I want women to hear it and feel anger, not as something to suppress, but as something validating and energising. And I want men to hear it and know this song is addressing them, and calling on them to take responsibility.”

The track delivers on that intent. Frenetic guitars, biting vocals, and a call-to-arms structure make it one of the most direct pieces of songwriting she’s put her name to. Produced by Thom Lewis, the architect behind Sam Fender’s ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ and ‘Seventeen Going Under,’ the recording matches the weight of the writing.

Dork Magazine called her “East Yorkshire’s answer to PJ Harvey.” DIY Magazine drew comparisons to Florence Welch. Rolling Stone UK described her simply as “a very special artist.” BBC Radio 1’s Sian Eleri put it more bluntly: “An arresting voice that will stop you in its tracks. I love her so much.” These aren’t throwaway quotes. They reflect a songwriter consistently earning serious attention.

Fiona-Lee has already supported CMAT and Miles Kane, sold out a headline show in Leeds, and earned airplay across BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, and BBC 6 Music with Huw Stephens and Steve Lamacq. The press trail runs through The Telegraph, Clash, Rough Trade, Wonderland, and The Line Of Best Fit. The foundation is already there.

The live schedule keeps building. A support slot with Paul Weller at Ludlow Castle in July sits alongside summer festival appearances at Neighbourhood Weekender, Big Feastival, and Victorious Festival. Fiona-Lee is moving fast and the music is keeping pace.

‘Every Woman’ is out now via Gravity/Capitol Records on all digital platforms.

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