Ruby Celeste is an Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter creating dreamy, intimate indie-pop with emotive melodies and reflective lyrics, producing a sound that feels both modern and timeless. Melt With You introduces her to the wider world with a quiet confidence — a debut single that doesn’t shout for attention, but earns it through atmosphere, control, and emotional weight.
Built around gentle piano strokes that ebb and flow beneath the arrangement, Melt With You feels deliberately unhurried. Each note is given space to resonate, forming a warm, immersive backdrop that allows the song’s emotional core to surface naturally. The production leans into softness without ever losing clarity, creating a sense of closeness that feels almost confessional.
At the centre of it all is Ruby’s vocal — powerful, expressive, and emotionally precise. There’s a strength in her delivery that never tips into excess; instead, she uses restraint as a weapon, letting phrasing and tone do the heavy lifting. It’s a vocal performance that commands attention without demanding it, carrying vulnerability and resolve in equal measure.
Lyrically, the track explores connection and intimacy with an understated honesty. Nothing feels forced or over-explained. The emotion sits just beneath the surface, inviting listeners to lean in rather than be told how to feel. It’s this balance — between openness and control — that gives the song its lingering impact.
As debut singles go, Melt With You is striking in its maturity. It feels less like a first step and more like a statement of intent, hinting at a broader creative vision rooted in atmosphere, emotional clarity, and thoughtful songwriting.
This isn’t a debut that arrives with noise and spectacle — it arrives with purpose. Melt With You positions Ruby Celeste as an artist already in command of her voice, her sound, and her direction. A first release that doesn’t just introduce her — it stays with you.
Melt With You is released on Saturday 7th February and can be pre-saved here.
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