Alex Kate shares new single “Close To You”

Norwich-based singer-songwriter and producer Alex Kate is fast becoming one of the most exciting new voices in the UK pop music scene. Taking inspiration from classic poetry and the fashion styles of the 1970s, her sound is a fusion of nostalgic retro vibes with a modern pop aesthetic.

This blend of old and new results in a catalogue of irresistibly catchy songs that are defined by her ethereal vocal delivery and her talent for storytelling. Her music is rooted in her personal experiences, particularly her reflections on love and romance, often serving as a kind of public diary. Her lyrics act as an emotional outlet, offering a comforting sound to those who might be experiencing similar highs and lows. It’s this relatability, combined with her unique style, that’s earned her comparisons to legendary artists like Kate Bush and Karen Carpenter, two names synonymous with crafting timeless pop music.

Since stepping into the spotlight in 2020 with her debut single, “Love Drug,” Alex Kate has steadily built an impressive body of work that’s earned both critical acclaim and a growing fanbase. Her work has received significant recognition, including making the long list for Glastonbury festival, while her songs have earned extensive radio airtime across the UK.

Now, bringing us her latest release, Alex Kate delivers her latest single titled “Close To You,” a track that distils the fleeting, bittersweet moments at the start of a relationship. Written at the start of a new romance, the song reflects the uncertainty of those early days, where excitement mingles with the unknown. While the relationship that inspired the song has since ended, “Close To You” serves as a nostalgic snapshot, allowing Alex to look back on that time with fondness.

“Close To You” is the third and final single from her upcoming Lost Soldier EP and sees her once again link up with Los Angeles-based pianist Ty.Rex and producer Daniel Newcombe, with Grammy Award-winning engineer Andy Walters at Abbey Road handling the mastering. Set again a delicate piano arrangement, Alex’s gentle vocals hover above the elegant notes as she crafts a moving musical scene full of blissful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

With airy atmospheric textures adding colour to the graceful musical fabric, intricate touches of guitar notes and mellow percussive shots arrive as the song swells around her dazzling voice in the finale before floating back down with dreamy piano lines. It’s another stunning example of Alex Kate’s enduring musical vision brought to life by her exquisite voice while further building the excitement for her next EP release.

Commenting on the context behind the single, she shares, “I felt like an intrepid explorer in the land of love, utterly vulnerable and scared to get hurt, but you can only love and be loved to the extent that you are willing to get hurt, so you have to throw yourself in fully.”

Listen to Close To You below