Yorkshire-based singer-songwriter Kier returns with new single ‘Twenty Something’, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her sound as she leans further into intimate singer-songwriter pop while retaining the storytelling roots that have shaped her music so far.
Inspired by the uncertainty, pressure and humour of your twenties, ‘Twenty Something’ captures the strange in-between feeling of watching everyone around you seemingly move forward while you are still trying to work out where you fit.
It is a song for anyone who thought adulthood would feel more certain than it actually does. Honest, conversational and self-aware, ‘Twenty Something’ balances relatable storytelling with a polished pop sound that makes it just as much a bop as it is a reflection on growing up.
For Kier, the single represents a natural evolution rather than a complete departure from her previous work. Having established herself within the UK country and Americana scene, her latest material moves further towards the singer-songwriter and alternative pop influences that have always sat beneath her music.
“I think your twenties are sold to you as this exciting time where everything starts falling into place, but for a lot of us it feels like the polar opposite. Everyone seems to be reaching different milestones at different times, and it becomes really easy to feel like you’re falling behind. ‘Twenty Something’ came from wanting to write about that honestly.” – Kier
ARTIST BIO
The release follows three years of independent growth for Kier, including appearances at Tramlines Festival and C2C London, support slots with artists including Lucy Spraggan, and previous support from BBC Radio 1.
Her debut album, ‘Welcome To The Strange Life’, landed Kier in the Top Three on iTunes alongside Hozier and Sam Fender, introducing an artist with storytelling at the heart of her music.
Across 2025 alone, Kier performed more than 80 live shows, continuing to grow her audience through touring, festivals and support appearances while working on her second studio album between Camden and Newark.
Now, with ‘Twenty Something’, Kier begins the next phase of her music with a sound that feels more personal, more exposed and increasingly infectious.
The single is the second release from her forthcoming record, offering another glimpse into Kier’s evolving sound ahead of the album’s official announcement in early 2027.
CREDITS
Written & Performed by: Kier Burke
Produced by: Jack Trouble & Wayne Proctor
Guitars: Ash Wilson
Bass: Steve Amadeo
Piano: Matt Daly
BVs: Oli Brown
Drums: Wayne Proctor
Synths, Percussion & Electronic Drum Programming: Jack Trouble
Mixed & Mastered by: Wayne Proctor at House Of Tone Mix Suite
Drums Recorded by: Andy Banfield at Superfly Studios
Guitars, Bass & Vocals Recorded by: Wayne Proctor at House Of Tone Mix Suite
Piano Recorded by: Matt Daly at Rawson Street Studios
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