Kez is a relatively new artist who has just released a new single, written with singer-songwriter and producer James Smith (J. Smith / YURN).
The song is one of a batch, originally written for a collaborative album and film that brought together artists including Denise Chaila, Tolu Makay, God Knows, and James Smith.
The project was shelved but the creative partnership with Smith continued with him producing this track ‘In The Arms’ – a song which has ambient piano pop and electronic expanses in its delicate repeating patterns.
“A lot of my music deals with falling apart – about breaking gracefully and finding a sense of faith amidst a collapse. I’ve always felt this sense of disintegration – like vertigo – like falling – I think that’s also reflective of wider things going on right now.
Film scores have always been a huge source of inspiration for me. Right now I’m obsessed with Ludwig Göransson’s soundtrack for Oppenheimer, and some of the synth choices in “In the Arms” are a nod to that score.”
Kez
Kez is playing All Together Now this year, and has previously collaborated with Alex Gough.
ABOUT KEZ:
With performances across prestigious festivals in Ireland and gigs spanning New York, California, and Dublin, Kez has been building a diverse and loyal following. She is mentored by Grammy Award-winning producer Albhy Galuten and has been described by BBC’s Phil Taggart as “”one of Ireland’s next important voices.”
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
