Starstruck marks the first material since the recent announcement that the band will operate as an Olly Alexander solo project. It's also the first Years and Years music since their 2018 sophomore album 'Palo Santo'.
Discussing the vibrant synth-pop track, Alexander said:
"Starstruck came together one night at a studio in the countryside outside of London. I couldn’t remember the last time I'd seen so many stars, you get used to them not being there when you live in the city. Since we've all had to stop, all I've wanted to do is go out and dance. So I've been putting all that pent-up energy into the music.
"Starstruck is about the rush you get when you're with somebody you're really into, it’s about holding onto a good feeling and not letting it go. Like most of us I've spent the past year at home, and I wanted to create something super positive and fun for people (and myself) to bop along too. Whatever we’re doing or wherever we are in life, I think we all deserve three minutes of interstellar ecstasy."
Back in January, Years and Years covered the Pet Shop Boys' It's A Sin for the Channel 4 drama of the same name, which starred Alexander in a lead role.
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