Drew Thomas continues to showcase his gritty pop appeal and thoughtful writing on his excellent new EP Watershed
Over the last few years, exciting UK indie artist Drew Thomas has been etching his mark onto the scene with a diverse and ambitious sound that sees him traversing through pop and rock soundscapes with a deftness and charm that feels as memorable as it is engrossing. The artist’s new EP Watershed is the latest chapter in his journey as an artist, and one that is packed full of more highlights and captivating moments.
The new EP opens with ‘Girls Like Girls’, a track that delves into themes like sexuality and acceptance with a really rousing and uplifting spirit that sets the tone magnificently. The progressive lyrics and infectious energy of the vocals and rhythms makes for a track that feels like an anthem for anybody who is coming to terms with their sexuality and just looking for some kind of affirmation and support, and it is this kind of representation and messaging in art that allows people to feel more seen and valid, which almost feels like a shame to have to say in 2025.
Themes of setting yourself free and being your authentic self are explored further on the cathartic ‘Do They Even Know You?’, a track that has a really poppy and catchy aesthetic while possessing a grittier edge too. Themes of finding yourself and cutting out toxicity in life and love are explored with resonating effect throughout this collection of tracks, and this provides a powerful reminder that sometimes the people that we’ve known the longest might not be the people with our best interests at heart.
‘You, Me & Desire’ is a track that has a pulsating beat to it and a fiery atmosphere as the artist delves into intoxicating and lusty territory with the kind of swagger and charm that feels infectious throughout. The punchy nature of the sound punctuates the tension created with powerful effect, and makes for another razor sharp and dynamic showcase of the artist’s charismatic appeal and energy.
The thoughtful and introspective nature of the EP creeps back around on ‘I’m Sorry (You’re Lonely)’, a track that packs more of this fire and intensity as the artist takes some time to reflect on his journey and the people who doubted him and bet on him to fail along the way. No longer happy to bite his tongue, the track finds the artist in scathing and uncompromising form, and its passionate appeal is matched only by how satisfyingly catchy it is.
‘Gemini’ is the most recent single from the EP and delves into those invisible ties that you seem to have to some people in your life, always seeming to be drawn back to them regardless of how healthy it is or if it’s the right thing to do. Even when we eventually cut our ties with this person, that invisible bond still remains unquestionably, making for a really thoughtful premise for a track and one that is executed in really engrossing and catchy fashion to go alongside its relatable edge.
The EP closes out with ‘Watershed’, a track that slows things down and takes this introspective EP into its deepest and murkiest waters, exploring themes like life, love, and having to overcome obstacles and hurdles to fight for the things we care about and stay afloat. The track is really poignant and fitting end to a collection of tracks that meld the artist’s stadium-sized sound with themes that feel much more grounded and rooted in reality. The duality of Drew Thomas is what makes him feel so engrossing and fascinating, with a sound and style that shoots for the stars but with lyrical content that has this rawness and depth to it, there is something human that is so easy to resonate with and relate to, and it makes these huge, soaring moments hit even harder as a result.
