Listen to Kelly Lee Owens’ euphoric new single ‘Higher’
nme.comKelly Lee Owens has shared ‘Higher’, the new single from her upcoming fourth album ‘Dreamstate’. Check it out below.The single marks the third preview of the Welsh musician and producer’s fourth studio album, following on from ‘Sunshine‘ and ‘Love You Got’. ‘Dreamstate‘ will be released on October 18 via dh2 – the electronic imprint spearheaded by George Daniel via The 1975’s label, Dirty Hit.‘Higher’ sees Owens in a blissful state of euphoria, elevating above the mundanity and tribulations of daily life. “Higher, higher, higher I go / lighter, lighter, lighter I float,” she sings over a dreamy, synth-laden soundscape.Check it out below.‘Dreamstate’ also features producer-writer credits from the likes of Bicep‘s Andrew Ferguson and Matthew McBriar, The Chemical Brothers’ Tom Rowlands, and The 1975‘s Daniel.Per a press release, the new record was inspired by Owens’ “inner evolution” and collaborative spirit: “It’s the sound of a person letting loose and letting go while encouraging everyone else to do the same.”Speaking to NME in 2020, Owens shared how growing up in Wales had shaped her creative process. “Coming from Wales and coming from the myths, the stories and the legends, I genuinely feel the magic around me at all times and it is in the mundane and the stuff we take for granted,” she said.She added: “I come from a place that is full of fighters and really tough people who have been through a lot.
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