Irish-born, London-based songstress Carrie Baxter continues to carve out her place as one of the most compelling voices in modern soul with her new single ‘Loved You Before’, a lush, romantic offering that feels like a daydream you don’t want to wake up from.
Known for her ability to fuse neo-soul, R&B, and jazz into something unmistakably her own, Carrie’s sound is a reflection of lived experience, rich with emotion, self-awareness, and storytelling that reaches deep into the heart. Her music has already earned her 80 million Spotify streams, along with support from BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, Jazz FM, and performances on RTE’s The Main Stage, plus praise from Notion, COLORS, Wonderland, Irish Independent, and Record of the Day.
On ‘Loved You Before’, Carrie turns her gaze inward once again, crafting a tender love song that explores the uncanny sense of déjà vu that comes with meeting someone who feels instantly familiar, as though your hearts have crossed paths before. The track unfolds gently, guided by smooth production and Carrie’s unmistakably soulful vocals, blending intimacy and nostalgia into a timeless reflection on love and recognition.
“My therapist told me it was a red flag that I felt like I already knew him,” Carrie laughs. “So I wrote a song about how that felt.”
That self-aware humour threads through her work, honest, raw, and deeply human. Beneath the soft romantic glow lies an understanding that love isn’t always what it first seems.
“I’m a hopeless romantic at heart, especially when it comes to connections that feel instant or familiar,” she explains. “So I guess this is a love song, those early, honeymoon-phase kind of feelings. But with hindsight and years of therapy, I’ve learned to slow down when I meet someone new, take the rose-tinted glasses off, and be mindful of the filters that show up in the connection.”
With its heartfelt lyrics and soothing instrumentation, ‘Loved You Before’ is more than just another love song. It’s a meditation on what it means to truly see and be seen. Carrie Baxter once again proves she’s an artist unafraid to dig deep, offering vulnerability wrapped in velvet vocals and effortless soul.
‘Loved You Before’ is available now via all major platforms.
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