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On January 23rd, West London-based indie pop trio Patience Please release ‘Madelaine’ via Stray Music. Taken from their forthcoming debut EP, due February 2026, ‘Madelaine’ is a deeply personal reflection on first heartbreak.
Listen to ‘Madelaine’ HERE
The intimate, stripped-back offering reveals a more delicate, emotive side to the band, providing a fresh perspective that coexists beautifully with the soaring guitar riffs of their previous releases and high-energy live performances.
The song emerged from a rare moment of openness and vulnerability, resulting in music that feels instinctive and emotionally unguarded. Led by driving rhythm guitar, the track gradually builds as its story unfolds, with subtle string flourishes threaded throughout, hinting at the climactic finale in the closing chorus.
Lead singer Ollie Palmer said about the single “This song was written in a relaxed, open, and vulnerable state, where I felt free to spill my thoughts onto the page without judgement. It came from my first experience of heartbreak, a heady mix of confusion, hope and despair colliding at once. Those emotions naturally shaped the lyrics, leaving them simple and honest, allowing the music that followed to remain raw and uninhibited.”
Patience Please, are a three-piece powerhouse trio based in West London, crafting bold, crunching guitar music with a sharp pop sensibility, soaring vocals, emotional immediacy and arena-sized ambition. Fronted by Ollie Palmer on vocals and guitar, with Arthur Marriott on Lead guitar and Tommy Lane on Drums, the trio bonded over loud rehearsals, turned-up amps, and an unshakeable belief in the songs they were creating.
After forming, the band threw themselves into live performance, cutting their teeth at venues across London. What began with audiences made up of friends quickly grew as
word of their music spread, leading to sell-out shows at venues including The Troubadour, Dingwalls 2 in Camden, The Star of Shoreditch, and a series of more intimate gigs around the city. These performances have cemented their reputation for anthemic, high-energy live shows and a strong connection with audiences.
Support for the band continues to gather pace. Having now released four singles to date, including ‘Wasting Time’, ‘Miracle’, and ‘Pretend’, their music has amassed over 35,000 organic streams on Spotify alone and garnered radio support from the likes of BBC Introducing and Radio 2.
Adding further momentum, Patience Please have recently made it through to the quarter-finals of the Isle of Wight Festival’s New Blood competition, where they will compete through a series of live performances for a coveted slot on the Sky Presents stage at the Isle of Wight Festival 2026.
With an extensive 2026 tour already taking shape, fans can look forward to experiencing Patience Please’s powerful live energy and connection with audiences across the UK, firmly embedding the band on the British indie music scene.
Patience Please are set to release their 6-track debut EP on February 27th 2026.
