Celeste has kicked off 2025 with the release of her deeply evocative new single, ‘Everyday’.
The track was originally released as part of Record Store Day last year but has been released on streaming platforms this week. It incorporates her rich, soulful voice and poignant lyrics, for which she is renowned for.
My new song “Everyday” is out April 20th – vinyl exclusive LIVE PERFORMANCE RECORD STORE DAY ROUGH TRADE WEST pic.twitter.com/XHBRdJShbF
— Celeste (@celeste) April 11, 2024
The British singer-songwriter rose to stardom by uploading demos to SoundCloud where she caught the attention of industry professionals. Her 2017 debut EP, ‘The Milk & The Honey’, introduced her as a powerhouse of emotional depth and vocal brilliance. Her career-defining moment came in 2020 when she won the BBC Sound of 2020 and the BRITs Rising Star Award, establishing her as one of the UK’s most promising musical talents.
Hits like ‘Strange’ and her chart-topping debut album ‘Not Your Muse’ solidified her reputation and earned her critical acclaim. Beyond her studio work, Celeste has made significant contributions to film soundtracks, including her Oscar-nominated song ‘Hear My Voice’ from The Trial of the Chicago 7 and ‘This Is Who I Am’ for the Sky series The Day of the Jackal.
This new single, released on January 1, marks a compelling addition to her discography, showcasing her talent for blending classic soul influences with contemporary soundscapes.
In a statement about the song, Celeste revealed the its inspiration, describing an evening at Boiler Room’s Christmas party: “It was December 3rd 2022, I was invited out by friends and didn’t really want to go but had the feeling that I should. I ended up going to Boiler Room’s Christmas party at their office in Bethnal Green, feeling a bit lonely, heartbroken and reluctant to engage in any small talk, or flirtatious conversations.”
She explained: “I went to the dance floor and found myself engulfed in a song that felt familiar but I was unsure if I knew it or where I knew it from. I ended up speaking with a friend while dancing but then what overtook the conversation was a melody in my head and I began to record a voice note on my phone. This rarely happens to me so I felt it was important to gather some documentation of it so went to the smoking area to record a voice note, then the words ‘Everyday, wanna be close to him, never leave’ came to me.”
The singer described the song as one that “speaks of a lust that is uncomfortable and confusing, holding onto wrong mantras and holding lovers in our thoughts almost as a prayer or daily obsession.” Themes which are evident in the tracks emotional and introspective lyrics, revealing a deep need for connection and validation which is juxtaposed with moments of insecurity and doubt.
One of the key elements of the single is its production, which uses a sample from Death In Vegas’ 1999 track ‘Dirge’, giving it a cinematic quality with a hypnotic rhythm. The song gradually builds in texture, starting with the minimalism of the sample and Celeste’s haunting vocals. As the song progresses, layers of bass, synths, percussion, and distant vocal echoes grow before exploding in a dark, immersive atmosphere.
Celeste’s iconic vocals remain the centrepiece, delivering a raw, vulnerable performance that captures the complexity of the song’s themes.
With ‘Everyday’, Celeste continues to evolve as an artist, blending classic soul influences with an innovative style. The track’s brooding mood, layered production, and poignant lyrics highlight her unique ability to explore emotions while pushing creative boundaries. As she begins the New Year with this authentic release, Celeste reaffirms her place as one of the most compelling voices in modern music.
