Chesney Hawkes became one of the biggest pop stars of his era with his irresistible mega-hit ‘The One and Only’. But sometimes lightning strikes twice to provide an unexpected second chance, which Chesney has enjoyed with his recent singles ‘Get A Hold of Yourself’ and ‘Live Forever’, landing on Radio 2’s A-list and confirming a Radio 2 Piano Room this month alongside artists including Coldplay, Teddy Swims, Tom Grennan and Kate Hudson. As he builds towards the release of his new album ‘Living Arrows’ on 4th April 2025, Chesney now releases the new single ‘Loud’ and also announces he will be supporting James Blunt on his arena tour across Europe. Listen HERE.
‘Loud’, a song at the very heart of the album, is something of a misnomer and shows another side to Chesney’s songwriting; raw and written from the heart about his experiences of grief and loss. It starts with arpeggiating piano notes that glint like gossamer in an October dawn; Hawkes’s voice rises and falls, recalling leaves caught in an autumn breeze. “You were never really far away,” he sings, “Til the moment that I close my eyes/ I just know that something keeps you in my life.” It’s a beautiful sentiment that will mean something to anyone who has been through loss – a song laced with both grief and hope.
‘Living Arrows’ is Chesney at his most vulnerable, completely free of inhibitions or doubts. There is heartache, yes, but there is joy, too, and gratitude for everything he has in life. Combined with his heartfelt, candid style of songwriting, the album’s cohesive pop-rock sound creates what is not only his greatest work to date, but also the most authentic representation of the man behind the artist. The album takes its name from ‘On Children’, a poem by the Lebanese-American writer, poet and artist Kahlil Gibran, which addresses the importance of nurturing children while also accepting that their independence has to be a parent’s ultimate priority.
Pre-order/Pre-save ‘Living Arrows’ HERE
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