Kae Tempest has released a new single, 'Statue In The Square' - their first since 2022
Kae Tempest returns with Fraser T Smith-produced single 'Statue In The Square', their first release since 2022's 'I Saw Light'.

Kae Tempest has released their new single 'Statue In The Square' via Island Records.
The track, produced by Fraser T Smith, marks Tempest's first release since 2022's 'I Saw Light', which featured Grian Chatten and appeared on their album 'The Line Is A Curve'.
"There is power in showing up for yourself and showing up for your people. I hope this song powers you up. I hope it moves you. Take courage my friends we got this," Tempest says.
The single arrives alongside a video filmed in Deptford, directed by Boy dykes, featuring appearances from Princess Julia, Joelle Taylor, Sweatmother, Debbie Smith and Dr Ronx.
The track, produced by Fraser T Smith, marks Tempest's first release since 2022's 'I Saw Light', which featured Grian Chatten and appeared on their album 'The Line Is A Curve'.
"There is power in showing up for yourself and showing up for your people. I hope this song powers you up. I hope it moves you. Take courage my friends we got this," Tempest says.
The single arrives alongside a video filmed in Deptford, directed by Boy dykes, featuring appearances from Princess Julia, Joelle Taylor, Sweatmother, Debbie Smith and Dr Ronx.
Tempest will perform at this year's BBC Radio 6 Music Festival in Manchester, alongside three intimate shows.
The dates in full read:
MARCH
26 Thekla, Bristol, UK
27 Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, Leeds, UK
29 BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, Manchester, UK
31 Village Underground, London, UK
The dates in full read:
MARCH
26 Thekla, Bristol, UK
27 Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, Leeds, UK
29 BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, Manchester, UK
31 Village Underground, London, UK
