Songer and KiLLOWEN Deliver the Collaboration We Were Hoping For on ‘PLACES + FACES’

Songer and KiLLOWEN linking up again always felt like a matter of time. After first joining forces on 2025's 'Motion Sickness', the pair return with 'PLACES + FACES', a high-energy new single that arrives as both artists continue enjoying the biggest periods of their careers so far.

For Songer, it marks another step towards the release of his forthcoming album WHAT IF I SAY NO?, landing on 24th July. For KiLLOWEN, it is another reminder of why so many people have spent the last few years gravitating towards his music.

What makes the collaboration work is how naturally their styles fit together. Both artists have built loyal audiences through sharp songwriting, versatility and an ability to move between genres without sounding forced. On 'PLACES + FACES', those qualities are on full display.

The track takes its time getting going. A longer introduction slowly builds anticipation before the beat crashes in with real weight. From that moment onwards, the energy barely lets up. Driven by drum and bass influences, a heavy bassline and relentless momentum, the production gives both artists the perfect platform to showcase what they do best.

Songer attacks the instrumental with emotion and conviction behind every bar. There is a rawness to his delivery that gives the track its edge, while his ability to balance reflection with pure energy remains one of the reasons listeners continue returning to his music. It never feels like he is simply rapping over the beat. Every line lands with purpose.

KiLLOWEN provides the perfect counterbalance. Where Songer brings force, KiLLOWEN arrives with a smoother and more measured delivery that softens the track in all the right places. The contrast between their voices becomes one of the song's biggest strengths, creating a dynamic that feels natural rather than manufactured.

Speaking on the collaboration, Songer described the track as “Places & Faces is a feel good song about the chaos of life and the balances of a life on the move. It’s uplifting yet gritty, one to think about yet dance to.”

That balance runs throughout the entire record. Beneath the energy and movement, both artists bring enough substance to stop the track from becoming throwaway summer playlist filler. Their chemistry feels genuine, and perhaps that's because both artists sound like they are giving everything they have.

One lyric that particularly sticks is the line, "back then I was nameless." Whether intentional or not, it feels like a fitting summary of where both artists currently find themselves. Over the last few years, Songer and KiLLOWEN have gone from exciting prospects to two of the most recognisable names in their corner of UK music. Hearing that line within the context of their journeys adds another layer to the track.

KiLLOWEN's rise has been especially satisfying to watch. Long before packed festival fields and growing social media numbers, he was building a dedicated audience through projects like Bar Fights and Poetry and a catalogue packed with personality. Watching that growth over the last few years makes collaborations like this feel earned rather than manufactured.

That's what makes 'PLACES + FACES' land so well. It sounds like two artists who have spent years honing their craft, building loyal communities and finding their voices. The chemistry is obvious, the energy never drops, and neither artist feels like they're carrying the other.

'PLACES + FACES' is not the sound of two artists chasing a moment. It's the sound of two artists realising they've already arrived.