That raw honesty carries over into Hiding Little Pieces. Reuniting with Siegfried Meier, Harley set out to craft something that fused her rock instincts with the accessibility and emotional pull of pop. The result is a hybrid pop-rock fusion EP that doesn’t dilute her fire — it refines it.

The lead single, You’re Not Ready, makes its intentions clear from the first beat. It’s sharp-edged but infectious, a track that dares you to keep up while pulling you into its emotional core. The title track, Hiding Little Pieces, leans into vulnerability, exploring the ways we shield parts of ourselves from others, and sometimes from ourselves. Elsewhere on the record, Harley balances big, anthemic choruses with lyrics that read like fragments from a diary — sometimes defiant, sometimes aching, always human.

Sonically, the EP benefits from Meier’s production touch, layering crisp melodies and shimmering textures over a backbone of rock grit. It’s a sound that honors Harley’s roots but also points forward, toward a version of her artistry that’s bolder and more expansive than anything she’s done before.

If her earlier work was about commanding a crowd, Hiding Little Pieces is about letting people in — on her terms. It’s an introduction, yes, but also a declaration: this is Harley Olivia, not hiding anymore, but revealing just enough to make you want to hear what comes next.

Photo at the top of the page by Kirsten Sonntag.