Following the dark folk balladry of her previous album, “Deathbed Confessions”, Hannah Rose Platt moves in a new sonic direction with the single ‘Young Men Need Their Wives’. This is an uplifting anthem with a powerful message, turning a painful past into a strong call for self-worth. Hannah’s gorgeous, melodic voice rides over distorted guitars, propulsive rhythms and changes in pace, delivering her direct lyrics about the pressure medical professionals placed on her to stay in an abusive relationship. The instrumental layers and forceful guitars reflect the confusing chaos of emotions she felt at the time.
Hannah explains the inspiration behind the song: “I wrote ‘Young Men Need Their Wives’ as a fierce declaration that we are all worthy of love that is kind, genuine, and healthy—free from manipulation. Many of the lyrics are drawn directly from the harmful and dangerous advice I was given verbatim by therapists and medical professionals. This song is not just about reclaiming my own voice; it’s also about empowering anyone who has ever felt pressured to stay in toxic situations. It serves as a reminder that we deserve love that lifts us up, and we should never settle for being collateral damage in someone else’s journey of self-discovery.”
The single is taken from the album “Fragile Creatures”, which has just been released on Xtra Mile Recordings. The new songs are written around the themes of themes of medicine and misogyny, carefully crafted pieces that deliver important messages. Hannah says: “This record is both an offering and a tribute to female pioneers in medicine and an endeavour to honour and give voice to the unsung heroines in the history of our health. What struck me most during the research and creation of this album was the deeply ingrained, sinister nature of myth and misconception surrounding women’s health and the harmful, cyclical dismissal of experiences; decade after decade, century after century, often reinforced by outdated and dangerous practices. My hope is that listeners will not only be intrigued by these stories but also inspired to dig deeper and empowered to challenge the systems that have long ignored or misrepresented women’s voices, as this dismissal remains so prevalent today.”
Look out for Hannah Rose Platt during her two-week residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August. In the meantime, check out the new single and album – powerful stuff.
