A poet and an indie-pop duo walk into a studio, and what emerges is something quietly extraordinary. Brian Bilston’s knack for distilling modern life into witty, poignant verse meets The Catenary Wires’ hazy, emotive sound on “Alexa, What Is There To Know About Love?”—the first single from their upcoming album Sounds Made By Humans.
The premise is as beautiful as it is clever: asking technology for answers to life’s most unanswerable questions. Bilston’s words are as sharp and self-aware as ever, gently exposing the absurdity of our reliance on machines to navigate human emotion. Underneath, Amelia Fletcher’s ethereal vocals float in and out of Rob Pursey’s scruffy-edged indie rock arrangements, while echoing guitars and a wistful melody give the track a dreamlike, reflective quality.
More than just poetry set to music, “Alexa, What Is There To Know About Love?” is a true collaboration—where words and sound lean into each other, amplifying their meaning. With the full album arriving in May, this first taste suggests something special: a record that finds humor, heartbreak, and humanity in the spaces between.
And yes, my Alexa went off and tried to explain the answer to the question as I reviewed it.
