Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe has released her very own ode to summertime in her latest single, ‘Familiar Friend’ just in time for her performance on the Isle of Wight Festivals Platform One stage later this month.
The brand new single is about her love towards the summertime, originally composed in 2022 and regularly features in Amy’s live sets, and is one her favourite songs she’s written.
The track features Island singer-songwriter Beth Brookfield, who co-wrote Familiar Friend with Amy when the pair were studying at Platform One together.
Recorded at Newport’s Empire Sound, Amy and Beth are joined by bassist Bobby Taylor, drummer Louis ‘Linguini’ Marshall, keyboard player Guy Summerson and guitarist Dan Ashdown, who also produced the track.
Speaking about the song, Amy said:
“Familiar Friend was inspired by mine and Beth’s love of summer and how we always feel sad when it ends.
“I’ve been performing it live for years and I’m so glad to finally release it!”
Inspired by Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac and Maggie Rogers, Amy’s heartfelt lyrics are based on real life experiences.
In 2025, she was awarded funding from the Mike Howley Trust, which she used towards releasing new music
Listen to Familiar Friend here.
