Watch the “Starstruck” video HERE.
Alexander’s song is about human connection and the cosmos. He says it “came together one night at a studio in the countryside outside of London. I couldn’t remember the last time I’d seen so many stars, you get used to them not being there when you live in the city. Since we’ve all had to stop, all I’ve wanted to do is go out and dance. So I’ve been putting all that pent up energy into the music. ‘Starstruck’ is about the rush you get when you’re with somebody you’re really into, it’s about holding onto a good feeling and not letting it go. Like most of us I’ve spent the past year at home, and I wanted to create something super positive and fun for people (and myself) to bop along too. Whatever we’re doing or wherever we are in life, I think we all deserve three minutes of interstellar ecstasy.”
Alexander’s song is about human connection and the cosmos. He says it “came together one night at a studio in the countryside outside of London. I couldn’t remember the last time I’d seen so many stars, you get used to them not being there when you live in the city. Since we’ve all had to stop, all I’ve wanted to do is go out and dance. So I’ve been putting all that pent up energy into the music. ‘Starstruck’ is about the rush you get when you’re with somebody you’re really into, it’s about holding onto a good feeling and not letting it go. Like most of us I’ve spent the past year at home, and I wanted to create something super positive and fun for people (and myself) to bop along too. Whatever we’re doing or wherever we are in life, I think we all deserve three minutes of interstellar ecstasy.”
Listen to “Starstruck” HERE.
As Years & Years, Olly Alexander has released two successful albums to date. The singer/actor has earned 5 Brit Award nominations, sold-out numerous global tours, and played homecoming shows at London’s O2 and Wembley Arena.
Along the way, Olly has been open about mental health, and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. This has been marked by a number of standout moments, ranging from Alexander's defiant speech at Glastonbury in 2016 in the wake of tragic shooting in Orlando, Florida to his BBC Documentary ‘Olly Alexander: Growing Up Gay,’ plus the creative world around 'Palo Santo' (an album that arrived with a short film starring Judi Dench and Ben Whishaw).
Ever since multi-platinum-selling debut album ‘Communion’ in 2015, Years & Years’ influence has been growing. Olly is currently at work on more music to follow “Starstruck.”
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