INTERVIEW: Molly Roberts on her new single 'Hurricane': "My journey has been slow and steady, but I’ve learned that to build something that lasts, you have to get the foundations right."

Published: 18 February 2026

Welsh singer-songwriter Molly Roberts has released her new single ‘Hurricane’, a song she recently performed in front of a massive crowd at half time at the Six Nations Wales v France match in Cardiff.

Written by Roberts with acclaimed singer-songwriter Amy Wadge (P!nk, Camila Cabello, Kylie Minogue, Ed Sheeran), ‘Hurricane’ is a gorgeous ballad that begins stripped back with a unsure waver in Roberts’ vocal and she grapples with her nerves - ‘I feel my heart beat / It’s the sound of my fear’ - before it bursts into a stirring, full blooded chorus that sees Roberts at her most confident as she finds her power. ‘I’ve figured out there's so much more than doubt / There’s nothing getting in my way.’

Roberts first released music in 2022 and in 2023 her single ‘Goodbye’ went viral, achieving over 2.2 million views. She has also performed some impressive live shows, including performing at Latitude Festival, opening for Jess Glynne at Cardiff Castle alongside Kate Nash, Professor Green and Sigma, and appearing at Principality Stadium for the European Championships. She has also supported Amy Wadge, Cap Carter and Jude York on tour as well as selling out her own headline tour of the UK.

Roberts makes incredibly warm and touching music that is almost hypnotic. With a beautiful voice and a true storyteller approach that makes her songs relatable, she is an artist that has everything it takes to become a superstar. We recently sat down with Roberts to chat all about ‘Hurricane’ and her music career to date.

Hi Molly! It is so good to chat to you today, thank you for your time. How is everything in your world at the moment?
Everything is great, thank you! I’m currently preparing to perform at Principality Stadium for the Six Nations this weekend.

You have recently released your new single ‘Hurricane’ — this is a truly gorgeous song, congratulations! Can you tell us about the inspiration behind it?
Thank you! I wrote the song about two years ago, at a time when I had just started out in the industry and was facing a lot of uncertainty. We wanted to write a song about being fearless and believing in yourself. 

You worked with renowned songwriter Amy Wadge on ‘Hurricane’. How did your relationship with Amy develop, and what is the creative process like working with her?
I first met Amy right at the very start of my journey in music. I had only released a few songs at the time, and she heard some of my music and invited me to her house and studio in Wales. Initially, it was just meant to be for a chat, but I ended up playing some of my unreleased songs for her on her studio piano, and she invited me back to write with her a few weeks later. We’ve written quite a lot of songs together since then. Amy is an amazing mentor and songwriter and she’s taught me so much about writing and the music industry.

You performed ‘Hurricane’ during half-time at the Six Nations Wales v France match on 15 February — this is a big deal! How are you feeling about it?
I’m so excited! It will be the biggest crowd I’ve ever sung to- I’m told there will be around 60,000 people in the stadium. 

I’m really interested in the cover art you have used for both ‘Hurricane’ and your previous single ‘Pouring Rain’. There is an aesthetic thread that connects them — you’re standing in overcast (Welsh?) countryside. They are really atmospheric. Is there a story behind the choice of photographs?
I take a lot of inspiration from nature, and growing up in Wales, I was surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscapes. I always like to draw on nature in my visuals - sometimes the beauty of nature is something you can’t replicate.

For those who may be new to your music, what is your musical background? How did you get to where you are today?
I’ve always loved music - my mum, who’s an incredible musician, taught me to play piano, and there was always music playing around the house. I remember really wanting singing lessons, and for my 9th birthday, my parents bought me some. From that point on, I never stopped singing and performing. I started writing songs around the age of 11 though most of them weren’t great - I remember some of them were about 15 minutes long! Thankfully, my songs have improved since then.

At 18, I had to decide what to do after school. I really wanted to pursue my dream of becoming a songwriter and artist, but I didn’t know how to make it happen, and it all felt impossible. So I went to university to study English and French. I felt stuck and like I was on the wrong path. At 21, I moved to London to study songwriting, and soon after, I began releasing my own music. My journey has been slow and steady, but I’ve learned that to build something that lasts, you have to get the foundations right.

Your 2023 single ‘Goodbye’ had a bit of a viral moment, with over 2.2 million views. This is the type of thing every artist dreams of - what was it like when it actually happened?
It was amazing, and honestly, I didn’t expect that kind of reaction at all. I released ‘Goodbye’ on my laptop from my room in Cardiff. Within one day, I started receiving hundreds of messages and comments on Instagram and a lot of them were written in Portuguese. I don’t speak Portuguese, so at first I had no idea what they meant. It turned out that a national radio station in Brazil had play-listed the track and it gained so many new listeners there. I’d love to do a show in Brazil one day! I’m manifesting it. 

Beyond the numbers, what meant the most were the messages from people who said how the song helped them. For me, that’s what matters most. 

You will be releasing your debut EP later this year. How is this going? Have you completed it, and what can you tell us about it?
All is going really well, we finished recording it at Real World Studios in Bath in January. It will be my first ever body of work released, so I’m very excited to share it. Some of my favourite songs I’ve ever written are on it, and I can’t wait for people to hear them.

The music industry has traditionally been quite difficult for women, with little agency and an expectation to fit a certain box. What are your thoughts on gender (in)equality and sexism in music?
I think the music industry is still male-dominated and there are definite challenges for women. I think things are improving and there are more opportunities for women to be in control of their careers, tell their own stories, and have agency over their music but there’s still so much room for more women in every corner of the music industry whether that be writing, producing, engineering, managing etc. 

‘Hurricane’ is out now, your debut EP is coming up — what else do you have planned for 2026?
This year is shaping up to be really exciting! After the Six Nations performance, I’ll be sharing my new EP, and tour is in the works! I can’t say too much yet, but there’s quite a lot of exciting things in the pipeline! I’m focused on making music that moves people and really embracing every opportunity to perform and grow as an artist.

‘Hurricane’ is out now. You can download and stream here.
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