Pop/Review Alex Kate - Close To You

Described as reminiscent of Kate Bush and Karen Carpenter (Send Me Your Ears & Sinusoidal), Alex Kate has entered the music industry as someone to be heard. Achieving the “2023 Glastonbury Emerging Talent Long List," others think so too. Her sound has journeyed from synth pop to rock pop back to synth pop again with her third EP. But one thing remains the same: her haunting vocals and her catchy hooks throughout her songs.

Alex Kate's song "Close To You" is a poignant tribute to the exhilaration and longing that accompany first love. The song captures those delicate, private moments when being close to the person who has won your heart is all that's on your mind. The song speaks to everyone who has ever felt the passion of first love, whether you're thinking back on a memorable moment spent with them or longing to be near them once more.

The song's lyrical lyrics are masterfully written, capturing the honest vulnerability and emotional whirlwind of first love. The delicate emotions of the song are well complemented by Alex Kate's ethereal voice, whose delivery engrosses the listener in the action. The catchy hooks in the pre-chorus and the soaring chorus elevate "Close To You" from a poignant ballad to an unforgettable song of love longing.

The subtle yet powerful piano arrangement grounds the song's underlying emotions. It creates a feeling of intimacy by making the listener feel as though they are within a very private moment. The song's genuineness and depth come from Alex Kate's strong vocal performance and the production's simplicity.

"Close To You" is the ideal music for introspective and yearning times since it perfectly conveys the rawness and purity of falling in love for the first time. With this really charming and accessible tune, Alex Kate makes a strong impression on the current love song scene.