Kai Bosch unleashes new EP 'Popstar Of Your Dreams' + London headline show @ Paper Dress Vintage May 28th
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Praise for Kai Bosch:
“The alt-pop voyager has built a steady catalogue rooted in emotional honesty, with his first two EPs ‘SLIPPING’ and ‘Spider’ finding acclaim online. Out now, ‘Bodybag’ pivots in a spartan, minimalist direction, with Kai Bosch baring his soul. The single dips into relationship trauma, exploring the long, upsetting days before a romantic partnership comes to a close.
CLASH
“On “Tulips”… Bosch exposes a more mature, vulnerable figure. While retaining his signature bouncy and gossamer qualities, this subtle evolution to the artist’s sound will kibosh any doubts about his potential to keep audiences swaying in dimly-lit venues.
THE LINE OF BEST FIT
“Armed with an artillery of sincere vocals and heartfelt lyrcisicm, alt-pop artist Kai Bosch has cruised onto the music scene to great appraisal. With a musical style that has previously been compared to the likes of James Blake, Kai’s discography is a richly emotive blend of subtly undulating electric beats, soft percussive elements and, of course, his own distinctive crooning voice.”
TMRW MAGAZINE
“I think he’s got something proper special”
MAIA BETH, BBC RADIO 1 FUTURE POP
After an incredible few months that have seen his recent single "Angel" clock up over 350K streams on Spotify in just a few weeks, his monthly listeners increase by 500% in a month, and radio support flooding in from BBC Radio 1 (Future Pop), BBC 6Music and BBC Introducing (TOTW Intro South West), as well as previous single "Rodeo Romeo" named as BBC Music Introducing Track of the Week on BBC Radio 1, and longlisted for the Glastonbury Emerging Talent competition, fast-rising UK artist Kai Bosch continues on his ascent to become “the biggest gay popstar in the universe” with his highly anticipated new EP ‘Popstar of Your Dreams’, showcased by the collection’s energetic title-track.
‘Popstar Of Your Dreams’ is a glittering, cathartic reinvention—an EP that sees Kai Bosch reclaim joy, identity, and creative control through the lens of pure pop escapism. Born from a period of artistic doubt and emotional exhaustion, the project is a bold act of self-rescue, where the pressure of perfection is swapped for instinct, fun, and flamboyance. Embracing the persona of the “Popstar Of Your Dreams,” Kai channels his inner showgirl and leans fully into maximalist pop fantasy—but without ever losing the emotional heart that’s always grounded his work.
Written in a whirlwind summer spent in the studio with Duncan Mills, the EP is as much about letting go as it is about letting loose. Fuelled by a soundtrack of childhood icons, the result is a collection that’s playful, camp, and explosively honest. The songs are packed with big hooks and even bigger emotions: “Everything Is Beautiful” captures the giddy rush of new love; while “Popstar” is a glitter-drenched identity crisis in 3 minutes flat.
Speaking about the new EP, he said, “Popstar Of Your Dreams EP was all about taking myself less seriously and getting back to making music for my own enjoyment. I wrote it over a period of time where I was feeling really low about my artist project - I was really falling victim to comparison and external validation and couldn’t help but feel like nothing I was doing was enough to achieve the success I’ve always craved. Ironically, in the end my path to feeling connected with my music again was through creating an alter ego - Kai Bosch, Popstar Of Your Dreams! I set myself a manifesto for this project that I wouldn’t overthink anything in the process, I usually torture myself over lyrics and spend so long focusing on production that by the time a song is finished I’m sick to death of it. With this project if it felt good that’s all that mattered, and in the process making this EP ended up being the most fun I’ve ever had in the studio.
“We spent the whole summer locked away in Duncan Mills’ studio - listening to Girls Aloud, Charli XCX’s, Gwen Stefani, Marina and The Diamonds, Cyprus’ 2012 Eurovision Entry - all of my pop idols growing up and just trying to make the most maximalist, camp and exciting pop music possible. What I love is that I can still hear so much of my story and life behind the songs, Everything is Beautiful is about meeting my boyfriend, Popstar is about having an identity crisis in the name of success - I always shied away from making this type of music in fear of losing detail and meaning, but I actually think these are my most direct songs yet and I’m very proud of that.
While its title-track “Popstar Of Your Dreams” is a shimmering, self-aware pop anthem that dives deep into the emotional toll of chasing success in the music industry. Written from the perspective of an alter ego—one fearless, flawless, and endlessly marketable—the song captures the inner conflict of an artist grappling with imposter syndrome, burnout, and the exhausting pressure to be everything at once. Beneath its glossy hooks and maximalist production lies a poignant reflection on identity, self-worth, and the cost of ambition.
Adding about the EP’s title-track, Kai said, “Popstar of Your dreams is written from the perspective of an alter ego where I would do anything for success. I wrote it at a time where I was feeling very low about myself and my artist project - I felt like I was pushing myself to my absolute limit but it still wasn’t enough to change my life. Being an artist in this day and age is about so much more than just making good music, but for someone that struggles really heavily with image, imposter syndrome and just generally is quite an introvert I’ve always felt really at odds with the modern day tools to success within the music industry and the way it makes me feel. I created this alter ego as an exploration of how things would be if I didn’t have any of these problems, would I be more successful or would it just make me unrecognisable? In the pursuit of success and validation I’ve often found myself at my lowest points, and I’ve come to find that I’m happy being in my own lane, making the music I want to make for myself!”
As an artist who thrives on emotional storytelling and boundary-pushing production, Kai Bosch has spent the last two years crafting a sound that is uniquely his own. ‘Popstar of Your Dreams’ serves as a culmination of his journey so far, an intoxicating mix of dancefloor euphoria, emotional vulnerability, and pure pop spectacle.
Rooted in the introspection of his Cornish upbringing, the hedonism of Berlin’s nightlife, and the romantic grime of London, Kai’s music blurs the lines between queer nostalgia, electronic pop, and raw, diary-like storytelling. The EP is a glamorous fever dream, designed to make you both cry on the dancefloor and scream the lyrics at 3 AM.
Known for his magnetic stage presence, Kai will be taking ‘Popstar of Your Dreams’ on the road. See below for the full list of remaining dates
Apr 21 – The Roundhouse, London (Songcircle w/ Tom Odell)
May 3 – Stag & Dagger Festival, Glasgow
May 24 – Dot To Dot, Bristol
May 25 – Dot To Dot, Nottingham
May 28 – Paper Dress Vintage, Hackney, London (Headline show)
Having already supported Katie Gregson-Macleod and Gretel Hanlyn, and made festival appearances at Latitude, Boardmasters, and The Great Escape, Kai Bosch continues to prove that he is one of the UK’s most thrilling new pop voices.
‘Popstar Of Your Dreams’ Tracklist:
Popstar Of Your Dreams
Everything Is Beautiful
Rodeo Romeo
Angel
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