A mesmerizing pop gem that offers a powerful look at who we were and who we have become. 

New York-based Alexa Kate is a singer-songwriter known for her unwavering dedication to creating and building connections with her listeners. Her “vivid, enthralling brand of heartache-pop” is sure to stir emotions. Inspired by powerful female voices like Taylor Swift, Alexa Kate is committed to sharing her most authentic voice. She says, “I peel back layers until I’m ready to share things other people would never let see the sun.”

Her latest release is the five-track pop EP “Wishing You Well,” which opens with the track “To My Younger Self (Roses).” The new tune is also accompanied by an official fan and lyric video.

Starting with an intimate blend of soft piano and soul-stirring vocals, “to my younger self (Roses)” sets a wonderfully dreamy backdrop that beautifully complements its captivating exploration. Lyrics like “I wish the voices in your head could have been mine, So I could tell you everything will be just fine” and “Sometimes I look back at pictures, and I wanna tell you, Just let it happen at your pace” provide an emotional self-reflection where the artist takes an honest look at the past and present while delivering a heartfelt message to her younger self.

Fueled by its emotive vocals and its feel-good, touchingly universal narrative of hope, Alexa Kate gifts us with a mesmerizing pop gem that offers a powerful look at who we were and who we become. So press play and let the words of “to my younger self (Roses)” remind us that our futures are filled with bright, limitless possibilities.

Shari Hirsch

Chicago based writer and creative. Fan of 80’s horror, fancy coffee drinks, and late night drives.