Charlie Aky’s debut No Drama EP lives up to its name in spirit, but not in emotional weight. Far from being throwaway or surface-level, the project is brutally honest, drenched in vivid detail, and delivered with a striking sense of sincerity. Every lyric feels pulled straight from lived experience, making the record as personal as it is relatable.

What’s immediately clear is the personality woven throughout the EP. Aky isn’t afraid to lay bare his thoughts and vulnerabilities, and in doing so he crafts songs that resonate on a deep emotional level. The EP title may suggest calm and nonchalance, but the music itself overflows with raw feeling—relationships, heartbreak, and the messy contradictions of human connection are all explored with nuance and tenderness.

Highlights include Better After All, which takes a reflective look at adversity with a silver lining, while No One To Call fuses beat-driven indie-pop with the ache of heartbreak and identity loss. What Can I Say—already a fan favourite—perfectly captures the devastation of sudden rejection, lifted by soaring vocals and resonant hooks. And with Kiss Said It All, Aky recounts the fragile fallout of blurred boundaries between friendship and romance.

The beauty of No Drama lies in its balance: it’s a record both lush with inner thought and brimming with descriptive, universal situations. Unfiltered, Aky's honesty and emotional depth invite listeners directly into his world.

For a debut, No Drama is a statement of intent—Charlie Aky is not just another new voice in UK pop, but one with the storytelling ability and emotional authenticity to stand out in a crowded field. It’s a beautifully woven collection that will linger with listeners long after the final note.