Liya Shapiro reflects on love and self-worth with “Another Woman”
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Liya Shapiro is a London-based singer-songwriter exploring the depths of love, identity, mental health and emotional fragility through her music. Having studied the history of art, fashion, and anthropology, each field tangibly shapes her artistry.
Art informs the way she hears and interprets sound, fashion fuels the visual identity she directs, and anthropology helps her explore the human condition.
Through layered storytelling and intentional creative direction, she builds a world that is deeply personal and reflective of her journey to self-worth.
The title-track from her upcoming EP, “Another Woman,” channels that same introspection, diving into the ache of unrequited love. Written after she thought she had already healed, the song was sparked by discovering that the person she once loved had moved on.
“Watching someone you once loved be with someone else when you never even got the chance. Knowing it’s irrational, that you don’t even love them anymore, but feeling it anyway.”
The lyrics confront that contradiction head on, as she sings, “I don’t love you anymore, not at all. But why does it still hurt somewhere deep in my heart when I see you embraced by another.”
The song captures not just the emptiness of unshared love, but also the way struggles with self-worth can intensify that longing. While the single reflects on past pain, it also hints at transformation. The EP as a whole explores both closure and new beginnings, she’s now another woman, not only looking back, but moving forward.
Sonically, “Another Woman” captures this uncomfortable ache. The track’s chamber rock sound mirrors that emotional ebb and flow, showcasing soft, melancholic verses that swell into a crescendo, delivering something that is raw and frustrated, yet cathartic.
Her vocals feel effortless yet theatrical, full of character and feeling, while the live-recorded instruments add a visceral authenticity.
Since releasing her debut single “Mirror” in 2021, Liya has steadily built momentum as a fully independent, self-managed artist. Her 2025 single “Burning Bridges” marked an early milestone, becoming her first track to surpass 50,000 streams and resonate deeply with listeners.
Since then, she has exceeded 150,000 streams on Spotify alone, garnered notable press and playlist support, and headlined a sold-out show at The Troubadour. With an ever-growing fanbase, she continues to build an atmospheric, emotionally charged universe.
She is not afraid to be vulnerable, not afraid to be strange, not afraid to hurt, creating songs that feel less like products and more like portals – haunting, immersive and very human.
