Dutch Singer-Songwriter Noble Steps Boldly Into Country Music With Empowering New Single ‘Ugly Heart’

Danielle Holian
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Following radio support from ABC Country Australia, ABC Radio, Triple J, and Radio Australia, Noble continues her breakthrough country-folk journey.

Dutch singer-songwriter Noble is entering an exciting new chapter in her career with the release of her latest single, “Ugly Heart,” an empowering and upbeat country anthem that showcases a bold new side of her artistry.

Born and raised in the Netherlands, Noble's connection to music began long before she could explain it. Drawn to storytelling through song from an incredibly young age, she first stepped into the spotlight as a teenager when she reached the semi-finals of The Voice Kids Belgium. Since then, she has continued to develop her craft as both a songwriter and performer, steadily carving out her own unique artistic identity.

In 2022, Noble released her debut cinematic pop-rock album, Silence, featuring standout tracks “All I Wanted” and “Creeping,” which have accumulated more than 800,000 combined streams. As her songwriting evolved, she shifted toward a folk-pop sound with her EP True Calling, a deeply personal project that ultimately became the catalyst for discovering her true musical home in country and folk music.

On May 8, Noble introduced audiences to this new direction with “chasing space,” a dreamy country-folk single that served as the bridge into her evolving sound. The release received warm support from media outlets including Triple J, Lefuture Wave, Caesar Live N Loud.

Now, Noble follows that momentum with “Ugly Heart,” a spirited and unapologetic anthem about self-respect, boundaries, and rejecting superficiality.

“When I went into the studio with my producer Paul Aiden, we started with a blank canvas as we usually do,” says Noble. “I wanted to create something more upbeat and empowering. Paul started playing a guitar riff that I instantly loved, and before we knew it, we had the foundation of the song. While improvising melodies and lyrics, I found myself writing about setting boundaries and calling out people who value status and material things over genuine connection.”

Inspired in part by Louis Theroux's documentary The Manosphere, “Ugly Heart” takes aim at toxic attitudes and the growing culture of performative masculinity.

“It's a song that tells certain men that women aren't interested in them because of money or power,” Noble explains. “Real connection comes from authenticity, empathy, and emotional depth. ‘Ugly Heart’ is about recognizing when someone lacks those qualities and walking away.”

Originally scheduled for release on June 12, the single's launch was moved forward after an unexpected radio debut on ABC Country Australia on May 25. The decision quickly proved worthwhile, as “Ugly Heart” received additional support from ABC Radio, Triple J, and Radio Australia on May 30. Just days later, on June 1, Noble's previous single “chasing space” also made its Triple J radio debut.

The transition into country music has been years in the making.

“When I made True Calling, I was searching for who I was both as a person and as an artist,” Noble reflects. “At the time, I thought I had found myself, but I was really just beginning the journey. Looking back now, I realize that project was helping me discover my true identity.”

The turning point came unexpectedly during a snowy Sunday afternoon in the Netherlands, when Noble wrote her first country song.

“I completely fell in love with it,” she says. “After that, I told my producer I wanted to explore country music. I started listening to artists like Kacey Musgraves, Shania Twain, and Ella Langley, and it felt like an entirely new world opened up. For the first time, I feel completely aligned with who I am and the music I love creating.”

With “chasing space” and “Ugly Heart,” Noble is establishing herself as a fresh new voice in contemporary country-folk, combining heartfelt storytelling, emotional honesty, and modern country influences into a sound that feels both authentic and exciting.

ARTIST BIO

Noble is a Dutch singer-songwriter whose passion for storytelling through music has shaped her artistic journey from an early age. Following her semi-final run on The Voice Kids Belgium, she developed a distinctive songwriting voice that led to the release of her debut album Silence and later the folk-pop EP True Calling. Now embracing country-folk music, Noble is entering a new era defined by authenticity, powerful storytelling, and a deep connection to the music she was always meant to create.

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