Acclaimed Electro Pop Superstar Kiesza Releases New Single “Dancing And Crying”, The Title Track Off Her Highly Anticipated Upcoming Album

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Kiesza returns with the title track of her superlative & heartfelt upcoming album Dancing And Crying, Vol 1.

An epic dance pop whirlwind, Kiesza here enlists the talents Grammy-nominated songwriter K Sotomayor (Selena Gomez) and ace UK/Canadian producer Sugar Jesus to co-write this track, which channels both Kiesza’s dance music roots and the showstopping diva-driven pop of Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, Sophie Ellis-Baxter and Raye.

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, the four-time Juno winning Kiesza has proven herself to be one of the most unique and zeitgeist-defining artists on the scene.

“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,” states 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 latest music effortlessly navigates the cross of dance, house, and electro-pop with the folk influences that have long shaped her songwriting. This fusion of genres reflects her artistic evolution since her award-winning debut single, “Hideaway” and its memorable one-shot video that launched her career.

With its release in 2014, “Hideaway” highlighted Kiesza’s abilities as a songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and accomplished dancer, originating from her hometown of Calgary, AB. The track received extensive radio and video play and Top 20 chart placements across North America and Europe, three JUNO Awards, Gold, Platinum, and Double Platinum status in the US, UK, and Canada, respectively, and launched her debut album Sound of a Woman.

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 sophomore album, Crave (2020), which drew critical acclaim, followed by a collaboration with deadmau5 that surpassed over 12 million streams.

In her new music, Kiesza embraces the extremes of her experiences and musical journey, bringing her exceptional talents to the forefront. As 2024 unfolds, it marks the next chapter in Kiesza’s journey, with fresh music, performances, and other creative endeavors on the horizon.

Listen to “Dancing and Crying” here and visit www.kiesza.com for more information.

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