In celebration of making her debut performance at the world’s largest music festival, Glastonbury, later this month, British anti-pop star PinkPantheress has surprised fans with the release of one of her most highly requested unreleased tracks, “Close to you”. The surprise release comes with an accompanying music video.
The song drop follows PinkPantheress’ intimate performance in London on Thursday, where she surprised fans with a live rendition of the track – to rapturous reception! As a souvenir, fans who attended last night’s show were given a “Close to you promo” CD. Originally teased on Soundcloud in 2021, “Close to you” quickly became one of the most sought-after tracks among fans, with audio rips being reposted across YouTube hundreds of times.
Directed by Lauzza (the creative behind her “Just For Me” music video) the visuals serve as a nod to PinkPantheress’ early roots whilst incorporating themes highlighting the artist she’s grown into. The video follows PinkPantheress as she tries to mend her broken heart using fairytale romance as her source material.
Of “Close to you,” PinkPantheress says: “so excited to FINALLY present this song, i can’t believe how many people have asked for this song, im really honoured to have had fans wait this long for this release, being one of my first written songs, it’s so special that 4 years later it can see the light of day.”
The release of “Close to you” follows the news that PinkPantheress will be performing across North America later this year on her An Evening with PinkPantheress residency-style tour, bringing her new mixtape Fancy That to audiences in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and more for the first time. The North American dates are her first headlining Stateside shows since last year’s Capable of Love ‘24 tour and will follow her Glastonbury Festival debut, as well as her sold-out two-night residency at London’s O2 Academy Brixton in September.
See below for full An Evening with PinkPantheress North America routing. Tickets on-sale now at http://www.pantheress.pink.
Full An Evening with PinkPantheress North America Tour Routing
Friday, October 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
Saturday, October 25 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
Monday, October 27 – Toronto, ONT – Massey Hall
Wednesday, October 29 – Toronto, ONT – Massey Hall
Saturday, November 1 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Wednesday, November 5 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
Thursday, November 6 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
Wednesday, November 12 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Thursday, November 13 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
About PinkPantheress
PinkPantheress is a multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter, and producer. On an upward trajectory since 2021, PinkPantheress introspective lyrics, and ability to create infectious beats have garnered her a dedicated fan base. Since stepping onto the scene, PinkPantheress has graced the covers of i-D, The Face, and Rolling Stone UK, while also starring in campaigns for Marc Jacobs Heaven, Starface, Bose, and Apple. Most recently, she was honoured in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list and crowned Producer of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music Awards. With each achievement, PinkPantheress continues to mesmerise and dominate, solidifying her status as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
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