The Return of Kate Bush: New Music and Creative Projects Ahead

The Return of Kate Bush: New Music on the Horizon

The Return of Kate Bush: New Music on the Horizon

Fans of Kate Bush may have noticed an increased presence of her music in record stores recently. The enigmatic artist, who last graced the music scene with her tenth studio album, ‘50 Words for Snow’, in 2011, has remained somewhat elusive. Interestingly, 2011 was also the year when the legendary Tom Waits released his latest album, ‘Bad As Me’.

However, Bush’s profile has dramatically risen over the past few years, particularly among younger audiences, following a pivotal moment in the popular Netflix series Stranger Things. Her iconic 1985 single, ‘Running Up That Hill’, was featured in a significant scene in the show, leading to an astronomical increase in streaming and sales. The song even soared to No. 1 on the UK charts, marking a remarkable comeback for the artist.

Despite this resurgence, Bush has maintained a low profile, notably absent from events such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony where she was inducted last year. However, the long wait for new music may finally be nearing an end.

In a rare and insightful interview with BBC Radio 4’s “Today”, Bush expressed her enthusiasm for creating new material, stating she is “very keen to start working on a new album.” Her appearance on the show was to promote her newly released black-and-white animated short film, Little Shrew, which features her song ‘Snowflake’ from ‘50 Words for Snow’. The film, which she both wrote and directed, aims to raise funds for the charity War Child.

Little Shrew is available to watch on Bush’s official website. While the film can be viewed for free, viewers are encouraged to contribute to organizations dedicated to assisting children affected by conflict.

During the interview, Bush shared, “I started working on it (with illustrator Jim Kay) a couple of years ago. It was not long after the outbreak of the Ukrainian war, which was a shock for all of us. I envisioned a storyboard that would resonate more with audiences through the lens of a creature rather than a human. Thus, the idea of a little shrew was born,” she explained.

Reflecting on the tumultuous times we live in, she added, “We’ve all endured incredibly challenging moments. These are dark times, and there’s a sense that many of us feel fatigued. The pandemic was a huge upheaval, and after it seemed to wane, we hoped to return to a semblance of normalcy. Yet, it feels like we’re continually facing one crisis after another, with wars erupting around the globe.”

When asked about her current creative endeavors, Bush noted, “Not at the moment, but I have been busy with a lot of archival work over the last few years, redesigning our website and compiling a lyric book.” However, she expressed her eagerness to dive back into music creation: “I’m very keen to start working on a new album once I wrap up these projects. I have a plethora of ideas and am excited about re-entering that creative space—it’s been quite some time.”

Despite her enthusiasm for new music, she clarified that she is not ready to perform live just yet, stating, “I’m not there yet.” Her last concerts were part of the remarkable 22-show Before the Dawn residency at the Hammersmith Apollo in London in 2014. Prior to that, she hadn’t performed a full-length show since her groundbreaking Tour of Life in 1979.

As we anticipate the possibility of new music from this iconic artist, let’s hope that not only will she release new material soon, but that fortunate fans will also get the chance to witness her mesmerizing performances on stage in the years to come.

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