Chasing the Light: Chloe Clouds’ “Shooting Star” Shines Bright

February 22, 2026

Chasing the Light: Chloe Clouds’ “Shooting Star” Shines Bright

Chloe Clouds’ latest single, “Shooting Star,” is a lightning-in-a-bottle type of track that artists strive to create for years. It is a “love it or hate it” track from the first recording session, with a playful, funky sound and a bold, driving kick drum that confidently carries the rhythm. It is a track that relies on restraint rather than excess, proving that sometimes less is more and that the best songs can be created with simplicity.

Created in tandem with writer and producer Tyler Spicer for her forthcoming EP "Swings & Roundabouts", the song begins with cinematic flair. The intro of “Shooting Star” is almost Western in its tone and brings listeners into a wide-open space before launching into its bright and hook-laden pop chorus. It’s a savvy move that reflects the journey of the song itself from intrigue to all-out declaration. The performance of Clouds is integral in this regard. There’s grit in her verses and warmth in her choruses, and she has a playful swagger that makes her story feel lived-in rather than imagined.

Lyrically, “Shooting Star” is an upbeat and celebratory Americana song about falling in love again. There are also some vivid and slightly nostalgic elements within the lyrics, and the mention of a “young James Dean”-style character is instantly recognizable in its classic style. It is a song about finding hope and happiness again after suffering through difficult times and wanting someone who feels like they were meant to be found.

Clouds’ artistic influences include Americana, Country, and Pop, with artists such as Phil Collins, Annie Lennox, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, followed by more recent artists in R&B, Britpop, and Dance genres. Her current strongest influences, according to herself, include Adele, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Chris Stapleton, Teddy Swims, Colbie Caillat, and Lainey Wilson. With four consecutive songs being played by BBC Introducing Radio, her smooth, breathy voice and independent nature are certainly working in her favor. “Shooting Star” is a track that feels like a progression from her current success, yet a bold move forward, fresh, fearless, and undeniably Chloe Clouds.