Electro-pop visionary Kiesza continues her powerful return with the release of her latest single, “When I’m Dancing,” a deeply personal and sonically hypnotic follow-up to her recent spotlight moment on Good Morning America featuring Kylie Minogue. Blending polished vocals with immersive production, the track taps into a universal truth: the dancefloor can be both an escape and a form of emotional release. Inspired by her time living in New York City, Kiesza channels the experience of dancing alone as a way to process life’s uncertainties. transforming vulnerability into rhythm and movement.
At its core, “When I’m Dancing” is more than just a song, it’s a reflection of resilience. Kiesza opens up about her journey, including the life-altering car accident that once made her question everything. In her own words, the track serves as both a message to her younger self and a reminder that even the most fragile moments can lead to strength and transformation. Dancing, she explains, became her refuge “a way for the body to cry beyond tears”—and that emotional honesty pulses through every beat of the record.
The single also marks a significant milestone, arriving alongside the announcement of Dancing and Crying: Volume 3, the final chapter in her trilogy, set for release on May 8. This body of work represents the culmination of years of growth, healing, and creative evolution. Crafted with collaborators Jess Cake and Bradley Spence, and later elevated through analog production sessions with Al-P, the song itself mirrors the journey it describes, layered, raw, and ultimately uplifting.
Visually, the track comes alive through a striking music video directed by Shiraz Higgins and filmed in Victoria, British Columbia. The production embraces bold world-building, with vibrant costumes, dynamic choreography, and a strong sense of identity that feels unmistakably Kiesza.
Looking ahead, Kiesza is set to bring this energy to the stage as she launches the next leg of her Dancing and Crying Tour beginning May 20 in Atlanta at Terminal West. Spanning 15 cities across the U.S. and Europe, the tour promises to extend the song’s message beyond headphones and into shared, live experiences. With select appearances from Rye Rye, fans can expect a high-energy celebration of movement, emotion, and connection.
With “When I’m Dancing,” Kiesza delivers more than a dance track, she offers a reminder that sometimes the most powerful healing happens not through words, but through motion.
