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Bea Elmy Martin Turns Grief Into Something Beautiful on Under the Yew (Vol.2)
- Shyanne Vaden
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
A delicate collection of six tracks makes Under the Yew (Vol.2) prove that healing rarely arrives all at once, but it will always leave a mark. This album was written by Bea Elmy Martin.
Article contributed by Shyanne Vaden
London based singer Bea Elmy Martin’s new album Under the Yew (Vol 2.) released on Jun 25, 2026, is full of the type of music you want to listen to at the table on a brisk summer night while sharing wine with friends and watching the sunset. It is soulful, full of storytelling and introspective to each listener. Reminding us slightly of a mix of Daughter and Cleo Sol, Martin’s voice is completely unforgettable. Her lyrics explain her journey through grief, healing and how to work through them, instead of pushing it away.
The album invites listeners into Martin's world with tenderness and vulnerability.
Martin does not rush toward resolution, but does the latter and allows each emotion to unfold naturally and sit with each emotion. There are no dramatic declarations or neatly packaged lessons, instead, she sits with it.
The uncertainty, the heartbreak, and the hope, trusting that the listener will find meaning alongside her journey. The result is an album that feels less like a lesson and more like reading someone's journal after they've finally found the words for experiences that once felt impossible to explain.
Instrumentally, Under the Yew (Vol. 2) thrives in its restraint. Gentle acoustic guitars, warm strings, and atmospheric textures leave room for Martin's vocals to remain at the forefront, her vocals are the star of the show. She does not over sing, her voice carries a strength that feels almost conversational, as if she's confiding in her close friend rather than performing for an audience.
Our personal favorites on the album are “Lost” and “Written On Me.” The saxophone on “Written On Me” was unexpected, but adds something intoxicating to the song. It was a wonderful compliment with her voice. “Lost” is accompanied by percussion, and infused with soul. It sounds sultry, but when you listen to the lyrics, there is a lot more to understand.
There's an intimacy to the way Martin sings which is addicting to listen to.
When the arrangements become fuller, Martin never competes with the instrumentation; instead, her vocals weave through each track, creating an atmosphere that feels both comforting and haunting. It's this delivery that makes the album's most vulnerable moments resonate so deeply, proving that quiet performances can often leave the most lasting impression.
Martin really captures the essence of mourning who you once were and embracing the person you're becoming as a young woman, she truly shows why she too continues to stand out among today's indie folk singer-songwriters in Under the Yew (Vol.2).
Under the Yew (Vol. 2) doesn't just demand your attention, it earns it. In an era where music often seems to compete to be louder, faster, and more immediate, Bea Elmy Martin reminds us of the power of slowing down and sitting with uncomfortable feelings and the slowness of it all. This is an album meant to be lived with, revisited, and quietly understood over time.
An album to come back to for different periods of your life, the good and the bad.
For anyone navigating change, loss, or the quiet hope that follows, Under the Yew (Vol. 2) does not offer the answers, but companionship. And sometimes in stages of grief and change, that's exactly what we need.
Final Verdict: 8/10