Kate Bush Looks Forward to Creating New Music After a Long Hiatus
Kate Bush, the iconic British singer known for hits like Wuthering Heights and Running Up That Hill, recently shared her eagerness to return to the studio and create new music after a long hiatus. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Bush expressed excitement about getting back into her creative space. “I’m really looking forward to getting back into that creative space, it’s been a long time,” she said, hinting at a possible future album.
Bush, now 66, has been mostly absent from the music scene since the release of her last studio album, 50 Words for Snow, in 2011. Since then, she has focused on live albums, compilations, and archiving her work, but fans are thrilled at the prospect of new material.
Kate Bush’s Return to Creativity: A Look Forward
In her candid interview, Bush explained that while she hasn’t been actively working on new music, she’s spent the last few years focused on archiving her past work, redesigning her website, and publishing a lyric book. “Particularly [in] the last year, I’ve felt really ready to start doing something new,” she shared.
The timing of Bush’s return to public consciousness could not have been more opportune. Thanks to the Netflix series Stranger Things, her 1985 hit Running Up That Hill experienced a massive resurgence, attracting a new generation of fans. The song reached new heights in global charts, showing the timeless appeal of Bush’s music.
Kate Bush Releases New Short Film “Little Shrew”
Although she’s yet to begin work on new music, Bush has not been idle. This week, she released a new short film titled Little Shrew, a black-and-white animation set to her song Snowflake from the 2011 album 50 Words for Snow. The project aims to raise money and awareness for the charity War Child, which aids children affected by conflict, a cause that deeply resonates with the artist.
Listen to Kate Bush’s full interview on BBC Sounds:
“I wanted to draw attention to how horrific it is for children caught up in war. So I came up with the idea for this storyboard featuring a little shrew, a creature that people might feel more empathetic towards,” Bush said, explaining her motivation behind the project.
Inspired in part by the ongoing war in Ukraine, Little Shrew focuses on the impact of war on the most vulnerable, a theme that has always been close to Bush’s heart. “War is horrific for everyone, but for a child, it’s unimaginable how frightening it must be for them,” she reflected.
Reflecting on Dark Times and Her Creative Future
Bush didn’t shy away from discussing the difficult times the world has faced in recent years. “We’ve all been through very difficult times. These are dark times that we’re living in and I think, to a certain extent, everyone is just worn out,” she commented, referring to the pandemic and the increasing number of conflicts around the world. Long-time friend David Gilmour, who discovered Bush, has often encouraged her to return to the stage, saying, “I’ve tried to persuade her to perform live again, but she’s not there yet.” Despite the challenges, Bush remains optimistic about her future in music, with fans eagerly awaiting her next creative venture.
Yet despite these challenges, Bush remains optimistic about her return to the studio. Her fans are eager to hear what’s next from the legendary artist, and the future promises new creative ventures from this much-beloved icon.
To learn more about the charity Kate Bush is supporting with her Little Shrew project, visit War Child UK.
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