At the tail-end of love month, aka February, we’re still swimming in a sea of heart-led feelings, whether that’s the unrequited kind, the secure kind or the awkward middle-ground kind. It’s so interesting to see how different songwriters tackle this universal experience and the latest artist on our radar to take a crack at a love song is Kaia Fincher. This Brighton-based talent is absolutely leading the way from the all-in approach with her latest single ‘take my love’. It’s a bold and breezy synth-driven serenade in which she completely surrenders to her emotions.

This track opens with a confident admission, “I’m gonna get in trouble“, but there’s no sense of fear about any potential complications. Instead, Kaia maintains a cool and collected demeanour, both through her placid vocal performance and the slick production. With pulsing beats and textured layers that remind us of early BANKS or Låpsley, ‘take my love’ has a truly magnetic pull that’s sure to captivate any listener. It’s a stand-out release within the queer alt-pop scene, one that encourages self-acceptance, trust and following your heart.

“This song is about recognising the moment you know you’re crossing a line – and choosing to cross it anyway. It’s not reckless. It’s honest. It’s about wanting something fully, without pretending you don’t understand the consequences. It’s about that magnetic pull. You know you’re going to get in trouble, but you don’t care. You want to feel everything.”

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