Suffolk alt-pop artist Bessie Turner released her debut single Big Sleep in April 2017. Three years on, her new track Donkey is her eighth. It comes after Bessie overcame health hurdles, being diagnosed with sepsis.

Although the lyrics are rather dark, Donkey is a triumphant-sounding guitar-based tune. “It’s an observational song referring to the loss of a loved one and the chaotic time that went hand in hand with grief”, she comments. “About uncertainty and the fact that we actually have no idea what we’re really doing in life for a lot of it. (…) It’s about late, late nights and trying to lose your head. About desperation and finding peace.”

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.