Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Kez to release new single “Better Off” on June 27th, 2024, with concerts scheduled for the August bank holiday weekend at the All Together Now and Eats and Beats festivals.
Tipped by BBC’s Phil Taggart as “one of Ireland’s next important voices“, London born Dublin raised artist Kez returns to Ireland from New York, bolder and more confident in her sound.
Kez’s new song, “Better Off,” co-produced by Brian Dillon (The Line, Meltybrains) and Kez, is the quintessential summer breakup anthem, infused with driving Krautrock-esque drums, gritty basslines, and a powerhouse vocal performance that channels the spirit of Florence & the Machine with the foot tapping edge of Blondie.
Speaking about the track, Kez says “Better Off is a summer banger for all the heartbreak kids. I want people to put this song on in their car, roll down the windows, and sing it out loud. Breakups are all about ambiguity – would I be better off with or without them? Do I want them? Am I the asshole? There’s an affirmation in this song.”
Reflecting on her journey, Kez adds, “I wrote this song two years ago but took a detour working in climate advocacy in New York. Music kept calling to me, even in the midst of office life. I always ebb and flow between the two really. It’s hard to sustain myself making music and the climate is in a pretty fucked up state, so I’m constantly trying to balance things. I returned to Ireland in March to start recording and writing again and it feels great. This release feels like coming home.”
With performances across prestigious festivals in Ireland and gigs spanning New York, California, and Dublin, Kez has been building a diverse and loyal following. Mentored by Grammy Award-winning producer Albhy Galuten, she’s poised to make 2024 her breakout year, with more music set to drop in the coming months.
Stay tuned and catch Kez live this summer – her shows promise to be an experience you won’t want to miss.
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