Legendary English singer-songwriter Kate Bush is stepping back into the creative spotlight after more than a decade away from public view. The Wuthering Heights and Running Up That Hill musician, known for her groundbreaking artistic approach, has confirmed that she is ready to return to music — and fans couldn’t be more excited.
Bush last released a studio album in 2011 (50 Words for Snow) and stayed largely private for years. But her unexpected resurgence began in 2022, when Stranger Things season 4 featured her 1985 hit “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)”, sending the track to the top of global charts nearly 40 years after its release. The single hit No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and surpassed one billion Spotify streams, introducing Bush’s music to a new generation.
“[The song] is being given a whole new lease of life by the young fans who love the show,” Bush wrote afterward on her blog.
A Career Built on Innovation
Bush began recording music as a teenager and made history in 1978 as the first female artist in the U.K. to reach No. 1 with a self-written song, thanks to Wuthering Heights from her debut album The Kick Inside.
Across four decades, she released 10 studio albums and collaborated with artists including Prince, Peter Gabriel, and Elton John, cementing her influence on modern pop and art rock. Though she has rarely performed live, her 22-show “Before the Dawn” residency in London in 2014 earned critical acclaim and marked her first full concert run in 35 years.
Family Life and Creative Partnerships
Bush lives a largely private life in the U.K. with her longtime partner, guitarist Dan McIntosh, who has played on many of her recordings. Their son Albert “Bertie” McIntosh, born in 1998, has become an artistic collaborator and creative advisor.
Albert inspired tracks on Bush’s 2005 album Aerial and has contributed to several projects, including “Snowflake” and the short film for “Deeper Understanding.” Bush recently praised his work on her music video adaptation of Snowflake, calling his performance “extremely moving.”
Awards, Activism, and Next Steps
Bush was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023, calling the honor “completely overwhelming.” She has continued developing visual work, including Little Shrew, an animated short released in 2024 to support children affected by war.
In 2025, Bush and her son received Grammy nominations for their creative direction on special-edition releases of Hounds of Love.
Most recently, Bush joined hundreds of musicians participating in a silent protest album opposing the use of artists’ voices in AI training.
And the biggest news for longtime fans: Bush is preparing to return to the studio.
“I’m very keen to start working on a new album,” she told BBC Radio 4. “I’ve got lots of ideas and I’m really looking forward to getting back into that creative space.”
While she hasn’t confirmed a release date, excitement continues to grow.
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