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Kiesza announces new album 'Dancing and Crying: Vol 1' as new single ‘Dancing and Crying’ is released
23 February 2024
Today, February 23rd, renowned Canadian electro-pop sensation, Kiesza releases an electrifying new dance floor single, ‘Dancing and Crying’ featuring Sugar Jesus.
From her iconic billion-streaming single 'Hideaway' and its unforgettable one-shot video, to world-beating collaborations with Diplo, Skrillex, deadmau5, Duran Duran and Francis Mercier, Kiesza has proven herself to be one of the most unique and zeitgeist-defining artists on the scene. Also announced today is her highly anticipated third album - ‘Dancing and Crying: Vol 1.’ will be released on May 24th 2024.
Produced by Sugar Jesus (One Direction, Little Mix), the new single blends elements of electro-pop and house, offering listeners an up-beat and immersive dancing experience. In this epic dance-pop whirlwind, Kiesza collaborated with Grammy-nominated songwriter K Sotomayor (Selena Gomez) and Sugar Jesus to write the track. The song channels Kiesza's dance music roots while embracing captivating pop styles reminiscent of artists like Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, Sophie Ellis-Baxter and Raye.
“My new song, ‘Dancing and Crying’ was the initial spark that launched this upcoming volume of music. It was the first song Sugar Jesus and I began, and the last to be completed for this volume. ‘Dancing and Crying’ is an Opus. A series of contrasting musical ideas, woven together by a foundation of house beats and basslines, bridges the gap between my folk origins and the dance music that marked my place on the global map” comments Kiesza. “When my close friend, Grammy-nominated songwriter K. Sotomayor, joined our bite-sized writing team, we revisited this song with fresh ears. Together, the three of us brought it to completion, with a new perspective on the journey we had embarked on, both together and individually. So, in a way, ‘Dancing and Crying’ is both the beginning and the end of Vol. 1. You can think of this title track as the MC of the show, preparing you for what lies ahead. This song is the catalyst for all that has come and will come to pass in this chapter. From its womb came the vision as a whole, from which all else has and will unfold.”
Kiesza’s new music treads the line between cutting-edge current dance, house, and electro-pop, and the folk styles that have informed her songwriting long before her debut award-winning single, ‘Hideaway’ launched her career. 2024 marks 10 years since the release of the break-through global hit which reached No. 1 in the UK and launched her debut album, ‘Sound of a Woman’. ‘Hideaway’ inspired collaborations with artists ranging from Diplo to Duran Duran, and Kiesza also began making inroads into the fashion world, serving as the face of campaigns for brands including Fendi and Maison Birks.
Following the success of her debut album, Kiesza faced her life’s “hardest work” – recovering from a traumatic brain injury sustained during a car accident in 2017. During her recovery, which remains ongoing, Kiesza could only hope her journey led her to the future she’d been striving for. That experience influenced her forthcoming work, and also her second album, ‘Crave’ (2020), which drew critical acclaim. Next came a collaboration with deadmau5 that surpassed over 12 million streams.
Kiesza’s vision for her new music finds her embracing the extremes of her journey while bringing her prodigious talents to bear. 2024 is the next phase in Kiesza’s journey with new music, tours, and other creative ventures on the horizon.
From her iconic billion-streaming single 'Hideaway' and its unforgettable one-shot video, to world-beating collaborations with Diplo, Skrillex, deadmau5, Duran Duran and Francis Mercier, Kiesza has proven herself to be one of the most unique and zeitgeist-defining artists on the scene. Also announced today is her highly anticipated third album - ‘Dancing and Crying: Vol 1.’ will be released on May 24th 2024.
Produced by Sugar Jesus (One Direction, Little Mix), the new single blends elements of electro-pop and house, offering listeners an up-beat and immersive dancing experience. In this epic dance-pop whirlwind, Kiesza collaborated with Grammy-nominated songwriter K Sotomayor (Selena Gomez) and Sugar Jesus to write the track. The song channels Kiesza's dance music roots while embracing captivating pop styles reminiscent of artists like Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, Sophie Ellis-Baxter and Raye.
“My new song, ‘Dancing and Crying’ was the initial spark that launched this upcoming volume of music. It was the first song Sugar Jesus and I began, and the last to be completed for this volume. ‘Dancing and Crying’ is an Opus. A series of contrasting musical ideas, woven together by a foundation of house beats and basslines, bridges the gap between my folk origins and the dance music that marked my place on the global map” comments Kiesza. “When my close friend, Grammy-nominated songwriter K. Sotomayor, joined our bite-sized writing team, we revisited this song with fresh ears. Together, the three of us brought it to completion, with a new perspective on the journey we had embarked on, both together and individually. So, in a way, ‘Dancing and Crying’ is both the beginning and the end of Vol. 1. You can think of this title track as the MC of the show, preparing you for what lies ahead. This song is the catalyst for all that has come and will come to pass in this chapter. From its womb came the vision as a whole, from which all else has and will unfold.”
Kiesza’s new music treads the line between cutting-edge current dance, house, and electro-pop, and the folk styles that have informed her songwriting long before her debut award-winning single, ‘Hideaway’ launched her career. 2024 marks 10 years since the release of the break-through global hit which reached No. 1 in the UK and launched her debut album, ‘Sound of a Woman’. ‘Hideaway’ inspired collaborations with artists ranging from Diplo to Duran Duran, and Kiesza also began making inroads into the fashion world, serving as the face of campaigns for brands including Fendi and Maison Birks.
Following the success of her debut album, Kiesza faced her life’s “hardest work” – recovering from a traumatic brain injury sustained during a car accident in 2017. During her recovery, which remains ongoing, Kiesza could only hope her journey led her to the future she’d been striving for. That experience influenced her forthcoming work, and also her second album, ‘Crave’ (2020), which drew critical acclaim. Next came a collaboration with deadmau5 that surpassed over 12 million streams.
Kiesza’s vision for her new music finds her embracing the extremes of her journey while bringing her prodigious talents to bear. 2024 is the next phase in Kiesza’s journey with new music, tours, and other creative ventures on the horizon.
