Kier Returns With New Single ‘Twenty Something’
Kier sounds like an artist opening the curtains on a new room with ‘Twenty Something’, a bright and emotionally candid single that sees the Yorkshire singer-songwriter stepping further into intimate pop. While her earlier work has been rooted in country and Americana, those storytelling instincts remain firmly intact here, simply finding a fresher and more contemporary setting. The result is lighter on its feet and undeniably catchy, yet still carries the emotional directness that has become central to Kier’s songwriting. There is a sense of artistic progression throughout the track, but importantly, it feels natural rather than manufactured.
The subject matter may be familiar, but Kier gives it plenty of personality. Your twenties are often presented as a period when life begins falling neatly into place, yet the reality can be considerably more confusing. Careers move at different speeds, relationships change, friendships evolve and the constant visibility of other people’s achievements can make it feel as though everyone else has somehow figured things out. ‘Twenty Something’ takes that anxiety and turns it into something warmer and more liberating. Rather than becoming consumed by the fear of falling behind, Kier finds humour in the uncertainty and creates a song that feels like reassurance from someone sitting beside you rather than advice from above.
Vocally, Kier possesses a conversational quality that makes the track feel intimate and immediate. She sounds as though she is inviting the listener into the thought process rather than simply delivering a polished conclusion. That approach works particularly well alongside the production from Jack Trouble and Wayne Proctor, which brings together guitars, piano, bass, drums, synths and electronic percussion. The arrangement gives the song plenty of momentum without overwhelming the writing, allowing Kier’s voice and lyrics to remain at the centre while the instrumentation supplies the infectious pop energy.
What makes ‘Twenty Something’ particularly promising is how naturally Kier’s evolution seems to be taking shape. There is no sense that she is abandoning her roots in pursuit of a trend. Instead, the singer-songwriter foundations have become the foundation for a broader contemporary pop sound, bringing to mind the candid writing of Maisie Peters, the warmth of Olivia Dean and the polished instincts of Sabrina Carpenter while retaining Kier’s distinctly British sensibility. Following years of independent growth, festival appearances, support slots, BBC Radio 1 backing and more than 80 live shows in 2025, this feels like the sound of an artist ready for her next chapter. Confident without being overworked, vulnerable without becoming fragile and catchy without losing its substance, ‘Twenty Something’ is an assured introduction to where Kier is heading next.
