Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has shared details about the band's new collaborative single with Kylie Minogue, revealing that the track was always intended for the pop icon.
In an interview with BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster program published on July 2, 2026, Lightbody explained that he composed several songs specifically for Minogue after learning she was seeking new material.
"When I heard that Kylie was looking for a song, I wrote her a bunch, but then I couldn't get them to her," Lightbody said.
The working titles for the tracks were simply "Kylie 1, Kylie 2, Kylie 3," he noted.
A Long-Awaited Collaboration
The band eventually decided to record one of the selections themselves, keeping the internal title "Kylie" throughout production before successfully sending the completed track to Minogue.
"It turns out she loved it and then she sang on it," Lightbody said.
He praised Minogue's vocal contribution, stating that the song felt finished for the first time after she added her parts remotely with her own producer.
"Her vocal is absolutely extraordinary," he added.
Lightbody expressed admiration for Minogue's artistic longevity and her willingness to evolve her musical style over the decades.
"I guess it was always destined to be a song, maybe not for Kylie, but with Kylie," he said.
When asked about potential future joint projects, Lightbody acknowledged that discussions are taking place. "We're certainly talking about it.
We'll see what happens," he said.
He reflected on the collective effort behind the track, noting that everyone involved put a lot of love into it, which he believes comes across in the final product.
Future Collaborations and Tour
Looking ahead, Lightbody identified singer-songwriter Raye as his top choice for a new musical partnership.
"I think she has the most extraordinary voice on planet Earth right now," he said, praising her ability to follow her instincts rather than sticking to one musical genre.
Lightbody also mentioned that many tracks written with other prominent artists remain unreleased and will likely never see the light of day.
"Unfortunately, the secrets of those will have to go with me to the grave," he said.
Snow Patrol is currently on a summer tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2006 breakthrough album "Eyes Open," which topped the UK Albums Chart and remains their most commercially successful record.
