“Shy” combines Arielle Free’s club-ready sound with real voicemail lyrics via Might Delete Later.
With “Shy,” DJ and BBC broadcaster Arielle Free returns to Defected Records and explores vulnerability through house music, teaming up with innovative producer Might Delete Later. Released on March 21, the track signals a sonic shift as Arielle experiments with live instrumentation and narrative-driven lyrics.
Might Delete Later’s concept is unique—inviting listeners to leave anonymous voicemails at +31658868630, which can then become part of their next track. “Shy” is based on one such message: a candid confession about feeling insecure while navigating new connections and the comfort of solitude.
As a leading figure in the UK’s dance scene, Arielle Free has played some of Defected’s biggest stages—Croatia, Malta, and Ushuaïa Ibiza—and continues to grow her profile as both selector and producer.
“Shy” is more than a club track; it’s an emotional moment packaged with groove and sincerity. The pair will also take their message to the streets of London, engaging the public to share their own stories of self-acceptance.
Rooted in honesty and delivered with dancefloor energy, “Shy” represents what Arielle Free and Might Delete Later do best—fuse storytelling and sound in unexpected ways.
