Astræa releases beautiful 'Looking Up' video

Multi-million streamed singer, songwriter and producer Astræa has shared a beautiful video for her new single ‘Looking Up’, which premiered with Clash. The track is the first taste of her forthcoming EP due for release later this year.

‘Looking Up’ is a compelling and uplifting beacon of hope, bursting with vibrant synths and emotive, powerful vocals. Born from the desolate loneliness of the global pandemic, the song is a ray of sunshine breaking through storm clouds and a reminder that these times are temporary with better days just around the corner.

The stunning video was shot on a road-trip Astræa took through Scotland, upholding her own advice and immersing herself in the open world. Accompanied by a furry friend, together they trek across the beautiful Scottish landscape to embrace the joy that comes with life beyond isolation.

“After such a tough year of being stuck at home, I wanted to capture that feeling of being free again,” Astræa explained. “Like a lot of people, I struggled with the claustrophobia and isolation of this past year. So when we were allowed to travel domestically again, my dog Zeppelin and I hit the road, driving around beautiful Scotland in VW Campervan and documenting it as we went. It felt so amazing to be able to get out of London and be on the road again!”

Growing up in small-town Minnesota, which is snowbound for what seems like half the year, Astræa (now based in London) had spent her childhood drawn to music, singing in choirs and performing impromptu renditions of Disney classics to anyone who would listen until her family was bequeathed an old piano from the 19th century and she began expanding her musical and creative horizons.

Inspired by strong female artists and producers like Kate Bush and Tori Amos as well as composers Ludovico Einaudi and Hans Zimmer, she found writing music as a form of catharsis. The name Astræa comes from that idea of catharsis, symbolizing the idea of there being light within the darkness.

Astræa’s production and songwriting career has gained her credits with the likes of Ward Thomas, Hannah Grace, Empara Mi, Dom Brown (Duran Duran) and Charlie Straw. Her music has soundtracked high profile TV and ad syncs for Love Island, Lloyds Bank, Very.co.uk and Standard Chartered, garnered millions of streams and high iTunes and Spotify chart placements.

‘Looking Up’ is the first taste of new music following the release of her debut EP Tonight I Run last year and her acclaimed music has seen her win praise from the likes of The Sun, Wonderland, Clash, Mahogany and many more. With over 7.5 millions streams across platforms and having sold out headline shows at London’s St Pancras Old Church and St James’ Church Piccadilly, her forthcoming EP sees her continue to propel her success forwards.

‘LOOKING UP’ BRAND NEW VIDEO OUT NOW WATCH HERE(39) Astraea - Looking Up (Official Music Video) - YouTube