Molly Stone has been on a journey toward unapologetic self-expression, and her latest EP, The Softies, reflects that evolution. Balancing tenderness with quiet defiance, her music is both intimate and empowering—delving into grief, identity, and personal growth without ever feeling forced. Rooted in honesty and nurtured through collaboration, these songs invite listeners into her world, where vulnerability is strength and authenticity is the ultimate liberation.
You’ve described yourself as “unapologetically Molly.” How did you become that unapolgetic version of yourself?
I’m definitely still on the journey to being fully unapologetic, but it’s absolutely the goal. I want my music to feel completely authentic to me, and I want to be as open as I can in my lyrics and messages—no censoring, no trying to please everyone. I’ve always craved that sense of liberation, and I’ve learned it takes time. As I get older, it feels easier and more natural to step into it.
Your music often sounds delicate while cutting deep. How do you consciously balance tenderness with bite when you’re writing?
It’s funny because I get asked a lot about the process, and I’d say it’s not conscious at all. I really just go with what feels right. Some songs naturally come out more delicate, and it’s never manufactured—there’s no moment of deciding this one should feel this way or say this thing. It’s more about letting whatever wants to come out, come out, and allowing it to materialise organically. That’s the part I love most.
You’ve spoken about confidence being something you’ve grown into. Can you expand on that?
All my life I’ve wanted to be a singer, but for a long time it genuinely terrified me to sing in front of people. I realised quite early on that shyness was something I’d have to work through if I wanted any chance of doing the things that truly light me up. So I’ve spent years gently pushing myself, conditioning myself to be braver. I’m really proud of where I am now, but I also know I’ve got further to go—and I’m excited to keep pushing toward where I really want to be.
How does your identity naturally filter into your music, even when it’s not explicitly the subject?
I think when you’re writing from your own experiences, observations, and the things that genuinely inspire you, your identity is going to come through whether you plan it or not. That’s something I actually want. I’m really keen to build a fanbase that gets to know me for who I am, not just the songs themselves. Of course I want people to love the music, but that sense of intimacy—where listeners feel connected to the person behind it—is really important to me.
There’s a quiet defiance in your work .Where does that sense of resistance come from and how important is it to your identity?
I think it comes from growing up not standing up for myself enough—shyness definitely played a part in that. For a long time, I didn’t set boundaries and I had to unlearn the idea, especially as a woman, that I should just be grateful and never complain, even when things were unfair. Looking back, it makes me angry how much I put up with, and I see that same pattern in so many others.
I really want to help liberate people—especially girls—and remind them that they do deserve the things they want. Shrinking yourself to please others is such a con, designed to keep us complicit, and I want to be anything but that. Ultimately, I want people to see their own value and feel empowered to fight for what they deserve.
You live quite an unconventional life outside of music. How does that distance from the industry bubble influence your creativity?
I think pretty much everything about my life is unconventional, including the music. I’m really grateful that I get so much time in nature—whether that’s just being in my garden, taking in the view, or spending time with my chickens. Having that real escape and sense of presence away from technology feels so rare, especially when I already spend so much time online.
The life I live came from following what genuinely excited me, not from playing by the rules, and that in itself inspires me to keep going. It also gives me so much more to write about.
Congratulations on your new EP, The Softies. You collaborated with Marc Rapson on all of the tracks for this project. How has that trust shaped the emotional honesty of The Softies?
Most of these songs were written when I was just starting out with Marc, so it feels really special that they’re finally out in the world. Looking back on the journey so far is really sweet, and Marc has always been such a positive part of it. We have a lot of fun working together, and it’s always felt very safe for me to share ideas and lyrics without any fear of judgement or pressure to change them. He really nurtures the ideas and helps guide them in a way that still feels completely authentic to me. I think we just make a great team, and I can’t wait to keep writing together.
A stand out track for us is “You Left So Suddenly” which handles the grief of losing your dad with a lot of restraint and grace. What was it like revisiting such a personal loss through song?
I’ve always had a complicated relationship with my dad’s passing, and this song felt like the clearest way to communicate that. I feel very at peace with everything now, and writing it really helped solidify that feeling. It was actually more therapeutic than sad. I’m also proud that I get to share it with my family, because I wasn’t the only one who lost someone. It just felt right—and I’m really proud of that song.
When people connect deeply with your music, especially around grief or identity, how does that impact you as the person behind the songs?
It still feels kind of surreal to me. I’m honestly so flattered and amazed that something I’ve written can make people feel anything at all. Knowing that people are connecting with the music—and that it might even be helping them in some way—makes me incredibly happy. It really is the dream, and sometimes it doesn’t feel real that it’s creating such a response. I just feel very grateful, proud, and full of all the warm feelings.
Looking ahead, what are you most excited for?
I’m really excited to just keep growing—writing more, releasing more, and getting better. I’m working on another EP at the moment called Browser History, which is really energising me, and I’m collaborating with Leve and Reya on this one. I want to keep evolving as an artist and a creator, and hopefully do some live shows this year. Basically, more of what I’m already doing—just a more polished version.
