Sheffield musician pays tribute to her home city in new song and music video released during lockdown

Chanel Yates, 21, from Broomhill is to release a new song and music video during the Covid-19 lockdown, which pays homage to the city she grew up in.

The musician who has been singing since she was 14-years-old, will publish her single ‘Absinthe’ on June 19 at 10am across her social media channels and website.

While the pop-dance track which took three years to make, is about a former toxic relationship involving secrets, the music video was filmed during shutdown at Stanage Edge in the Peak District.

In the Sheffield-based film, Chanel even wears a colourful dress from independent retailer Saypaloma, located on Ecclesall Road.

She also featured in a NHS charity single released last month to raise money for key workers during the pandemic.

The singer-songwriter who is also studying at Salford University explained why it was important for her to continue releasing music during lockdown.

"We're all feeling a bit isolated and music is something that has always brought people together.”

"Putting something out in lockdown is just giving people that excitement and something to look forward to instead of everyday being exactly the same routine.”

‘Absinthe’ was produced by Chanel’s friend, Tom Auton and close childhood companion, Joey O’Connell filmed the music video while social distancing.

The musician who is currently studying a tv and radio degree course, shared what it means to release the video which pays tribute to Sheffield.

"There's no big crew of people involved, it's literally just me and my friend in my hometown and I think it's beautiful to have that”, Chanel said.

"It's beautiful to have that connection with the place you grew up and it's just really nice to have it like that.

"It's lovely to see the process of making music for the love of making music for everyone to enjoy."

The dance hit which was inspired by the sounds of The Chainsmokers and Halsey hopes to remind listeners of summer holidays – a treat they are unlikely to experience this year due to Covid-19.