Lucy Fitzgerald 
Alex Little’s Spider in the Sink is the kind of release that knows exactly where its heart is. Across five tracks, she blends sharp songwriting with a voice that’s as vulnerable as it is bold, delivering reflections on anxiety, self-worth, and survival without sugarcoating a thing.
The opener, “Finally Safe in the World,” starts softly, like a deep breath after holding it in for too long. It’s calm but carries a quiet intensity, setting the tone for what’s to come. “Forever” feels reflective and grounded, as if coming to terms with something heavy and finally setting it down. “Kid” lands somewhere between regret and resolve, its melody humming with the energy of someone who’s made peace with a complicated past.
By the time “Sounds Like A Deal” hits, the guitars are sharper, the tone a bit more defiant. There’s bite in the lyrics, but also honesty, like someone tired of pretending everything’s fine. The final track, “Spider in the Sink”, wraps the whole thing with a calm kind of clarity. It feels like turning the light on after sitting in the dark for too long.
Alex’s voice is the anchor here. It cracks when it needs to, steadies when it matters, and never pulls away from the truth. These songs were co-written with her partner and guitarist Adam Sabla, and the chemistry between the two gives the music grit and pulse. The production, handled by James Younger, doesn’t get in the way. It lets the raw parts breathe, the messy parts sting, and the warmth settle in.
Personally, I connected deeply with the EP’s openness. There’s no posturing or polish-for-the-sake-of-it. It’s music that’s lived-in and real, and I genuinely think it’s one of those releases you’ll want to sit with more than once. Make sure to follow Alex Little and add Spider in the Sink to your playlist. Each track deserves your full attention, whether you’re in the mood to reflect or just want to hear something honest and raw. Give it a listen, and let the music keep you company.
Listening to songs so you don’t have to! Just kidding :D, you totally should. Music blogger by day, nurse by night
