Kate Bush, the iconic singer-songwriter, recently shared her thoughts in a rare interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today program, where she expressed her excitement about stepping back into the creative realm. After a long break, Bush has revealed that she is eager to start working on new music, stating, “I’m really looking forward to getting back into that creative space, it’s been a long time.”
Her last studio album, 50 Words for Snow, was released in 2011, and since then, fans have only received live or compilation albums. Bush’s resurgence in popularity, particularly with the use of her classic song “Running Up That Hill” in the Netflix series Stranger Things, has introduced her to a new generation of listeners.
When asked about her current work, Bush mentioned, “Not at the moment, but I’ve been caught up doing a lot of archive work over the last few years, redesigning our website, putting a lyric book together.” She emphasized her eagerness to shift gears: “I’m very keen to start working on a new album when I’ve got this finished. I’ve got lots of ideas, and I’m really looking forward to getting back into that creative space.”
Reflecting on her readiness, she added, “Yes it is, really. Particularly over the last year, I’ve felt really ready to start doing something new.” However, when the conversation shifted to performing live, prompted by Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour’s recent comments urging her to take the stage again, Bush playfully responded, “I’m not there yet.”
Bush is also making headlines with the release of her short film, “Little Shrew,” which she wrote and directed to support children affected by war. The four-minute black-and-white animation, featuring her song “Snowflake,” aims to raise both funds and awareness for the charity War Child. Inspired by the tragic realities of conflict, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, she shared, “It was such a shock for all of us… I wanted to draw attention to how horrific it is for children.”
Bush elaborated on the film’s concept, explaining, “I felt that actually, people would be more empathetic towards a creature rather than a human. So I came up with the idea of it being a little shrew.”
Reflecting on the broader impact of war, she stated, “I think war is horrific for everyone, particularly civilians… But for a child, it’s unimaginable how frightening it must be for them.” She acknowledged the weight of collective struggles, saying, “We’ve all been through very difficult times… these are dark times that we’re living in.”
Bush’s work, both in music and film, continues to resonate, reminding us of the power of art to reflect and address urgent social issues while also signaling her return to the creative landscape.
