Dublin-born songwriter Ailbhe Reddy releases her new single “That Girl,” the latest track from her upcoming album KISS BIG, due out January 30 via Don Giovanni Records. The song arrives alongside a new music video directed by Greg Purcell and offers one of the most emotionally grounded moments from the record so far.
“That Girl” sits at the center of KISS BIG’s emotional arc. The song reflects on how love changes over time, focusing on the quiet shift from tenderness to distance. Musically, it leans into restraint and clarity, pairing gentle indie rock textures with a steady sense of tension. The arrangement stays simple but deliberate, allowing the emotion to unfold without excess.
Reddy’s songwriting remains direct and observant. Her lyrics feel diaristic but controlled, tracing memory and time without leaning into nostalgia. The vocals are calm and measured, carrying weight through subtle phrasing rather than force. The song feels reflective rather than dramatic, capturing the moment when affection fades into something harder to recognize.
“That Girl” follows earlier singles “So Quickly, Baby” and “Align,” which introduced the album’s tone of emotional uncertainty and self-examination. Together, the tracks sketch the shape of KISS BIG as a breakup record that avoids easy resolution. Instead of focusing on the moment of collapse, the album lives in the aftermath—the confusion, numbness, and slow rebuilding that follows.
Written across Dublin, London, New York, and the American Midwest, KISS BIG moves through love, loss, and renewal with a steady sense of movement. The songs reflect on identity in flux, tracing how people change when relationships end and new versions of the self begin to form. The sound balances indie rock and confessional folk, staying grounded while emotionally open.
Alongside the single release, Reddy announces a series of in-store performances across the UK and United States, bringing the album into intimate spaces that suit its tone. These shows mark the next step in a steady rise built on honesty and precision.
With “That Girl,” Ailbhe Reddy offers a quiet but powerful preview of KISS BIG, reinforcing her ability to turn personal reflection into music that feels shared and deeply felt.
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