When powerhouse collaborators collide, sparks are bound to fly, and that’s exactly what happens with “The End of Love,” the stunning new single from Cardiff pop duo The Vanities and award-winning Welsh singer-songwriter Kaysha Louvain. This isn’t just another retro-inspired track — it’s a bold, cinematic explosion of 80s pop grandeur, blending the drama of Depeche Mode, the sleek sophistication of Eurythmics, and the commanding presence of Shirley Bassey into one unforgettable moment.
For Kaysha Louvain, this release continues a remarkable journey that began long before this collaboration. A professional musician for over a decade, Kaysha honed her craft gigging relentlessly from the age of sixteen, fronting bands, lending her powerhouse vocals to countless sessions, and shaping a sound steeped in the timeless influence of Fleetwood Mac, Simple Minds, and Queen. Now a three-time BBC Radio Wales A-Lister and a decorated songwriter, she’s working on her second album with Cardiff multi-instrumentalist JAMMY, diving deeper into the retro textures and emotional storytelling that have become her signature. “Howl,” the album’s second single, already hinted at her darker, moodier sonic evolution — and “The End of Love” takes that vision even further.
The Vanities, meanwhile, bring their own pedigree to the table. As a pop duo and production stable from Cardiff, they’ve worked alongside icons like Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet, Peter Cox of Go West, and Welsh country legend Bob Fitzgerald. Their knack for crafting finely tuned, evocative pop landscapes makes them the perfect creative foil for Kaysha, and together they’ve created a track that’s as emotionally charged as it is sonically dazzling.
Produced at Shabbey Road Studios with Al Steele of The Korgis, “The End of Love” is a masterclass in collaboration. The song brims with rich textures and unforgettable details — from the screaming saxophone of local jazz virtuoso Jack McDougal to the exquisite guitar work of Owen Powell (Catatonia) and the legendary Andy Fairweather Low. Each element adds another layer to a track that feels both classic and fresh, timeless yet perfectly of the moment.
Despite its title, “The End of Love” is anything but a downer. It’s an anthem for heartbreak’s cinematic side — the part where emotion swells, memories blur into melody, and endings feel like beginnings in disguise. It’s proof that when talent, experience, and vision align, the result is a song that doesn’t just play through your speakers — it lingers, it echoes, it stays.
“The End of Love” is out now on all major streaming platforms via PYST, and it’s poised to become one of the standout pop releases of the year. Whether you come for the nostalgic 80s energy, the lush production, or the magnetic pairing of The Vanities and Kaysha Louvain, you’ll stay for the sheer emotion that pulses through every note. And if this is the end of love, it’s the kind of ending you’ll want to replay again and again.
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