POLLY MONEY

Cornish-born singer-songwriter Polly Money wants you feeling cosy. Her euphoric indie pop is a warm bath for shivering hearts — immediately unforgettable. With addictive hooks for even the most distracted ears, confessional lyrics written in hotels while touring the world, and sweet-as-honey vocals, she emerges as a distinctive voice breathing oxytocin into the genre.

Her latest release, T-shirt Nothing Else, is an “accidental anthology” contemplating guilt and desire, belonging as a queer artist, and impostor syndrome. Told through relatable lyrics, intimate production, gauzy synths and bouncing guitar, the EP’s first taste is the rousing ‘Anything’, co-produced by “best mate” Connor James and rising talent Chloe Kraemer (The Japanese House, Paris Paloma, Lava LaRue), and later remixed by The 1975’s Ross MacDonald. It marks her third EP, following Trip2020 and It’s Not That Deep. With autobiographical lyrics, soaring choruses and wide-panned, swelling instrumentals, Polly shares sonic touchstones with artists like The Japanese House and Clairo. 

Underpinning the lush melodies is Polly’s near-athleticism when it comes to performing “the live show’s where it’s at.” She’s played everywhere from Glastonbury to the Isle of Wight Festival and is fresh off an 18-month stint touring globally with alt-pop giants The 1975 as a session vocalist and live guitarist, playing bucket-list venues including Madison Square Garden. Those skills were honed sharing stages with Let’s Eat Grandma, Issey Cross and Gracey, and supporting Muse, after being scouted personally by Matt Bellamy during a community festival set.

That reputation for onstage allure is no accident. For Polly, part of the craft of the live show — alongside emotional immersion through visuals and transitions — is actively creating space for everyone to belong. “I absolutely want my shows to be a place where queer people of all ages — especially people who have only just come out or haven’t yet — can feel safe and feel seen,” she says. “I’d love to be a part of that.”

As her career evolves, Polly is beginning to step into collaborative songwriting — a natural extension of years spent writing and performing her own music. Drawing on her experience as an artist, she brings an alternative perspective into the room: helping shape ideas, offer new narrative angles, or land a hook that unlocks a song. Whether it’s emotional clarity, melodic instinct or a well-timed riff, she approaches collaboration as a shared creative process, supporting other artists while continuing to deepen her own voice.