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 single ‘Get A Hold of Yourself’ landing on Radio 2’s A-list. Building on that momentum, Chesney now announces that his new album ‘Living Arrows’ will be released on 28th February 2025. He launches the album with the new single ‘Live Forever’, which reunites him with ‘The One and Only’ writer Nik Kershaw (Watch our interview with Nik here) and ‘Get A Hold of Yourself’ producer Jake Gosling. Listen HERE.
‘Living Arrows’ is Chesney Hawkes 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.
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The new single ‘Live Forever’ is a thrilling, reckless joyride with an important message at its heart. “Let’s turn this whole place upside down / Let’s light a fire under this town,” he sings over racing beats, bright synths and a propulsive guitar riff. Chesney’s voice sounds as supple and youthful as ever, gliding up to those big notes and sustaining beautifully on the anthemic chorus.
Chesney adds, “‘Live Forever’ was written with my best mate Vic Irvine in mind, who has always been the life and soul of every room. He was sadly diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. It’s about living life to the full, grabbing every opportunity and enjoying every second of life. Live like a rock star, baby!”
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