Kiesza introduces a dark and emotional spin on dance music, perfect for crying on the dancefloor.

One year after unveiling Dancing and Crying: Vol. 1, Kiesza returns to stir both the heart and the dancefloor with Volume 2. Renowned for crafting immersive sonic landscapes and using dance music as a vehicle for storytelling, Kiesza continues to blend world-building with emotion. Her powerful vocals remain a standout feature, full of character and vulnerability, infusing each track with a raw, human touch. With Dancing and Crying: Vol. 2, she reveals yet another layer of emotional depth, all wrapped in the pulsating rhythms and nostalgia of 90s-inspired dance music.

The EP opens with “Stays In Bed,” a sweaty and seductive track carried by Kiesza’s sweet, sensual whispers. “Come over, come and touch me there,” she moans, layered over a smooth and hypnotic dance beat that echoes the pulse of the ’90s disco club scene. The energy then shifts to “Runway,” a ballroom-inspired anthem tailor-made for fashion shows or a voguing competition. It’s one of the bassiest cuts on the EP, commanding attention with its bold rhythm and attitude.

A standout moment on the project is “It’s My Birthday,” an infectious pop anthem that feels like it could easily be a staple on mainstream radio. The song playfully explores the idea of putting relationship issues on hold for the sake of celebration, with Kiesza declaring that problems can wait until tomorrow because today is all about her. It’s a relatable and cheeky track, carried by an upbeat and danceable rhythm that nods to the tropical pop wave of 2016—a sound Kiesza is no stranger to, having ridden its rise with her global hit “Hideaway.” The lightness of the production paired with its carefree message makes it one of the most fun and accessible tracks on the EP, and one of the cuts that steers into her emotional direction of the project.

The EP closes with “To Die To Sleep,” the longest track on the project, stretching to a full six minutes. This final piece leans into spoken word, unfolding like a poetic meditation layered over an infectious, steadily building dance beat. Kiesza delivers lines like, “Oh to be thankful for the pain that led you to these arms, where time cannot enter, and suffering cannot penetrate,” blending emotional depth with rhythmic intensity. It’s a powerful and reflective closer that lingers long after the beat fades, ending the EP on a note that is both intimate and expansive.

With Dancing and Crying: Vol. 2, Kiesza continues to carve out a space where emotional vulnerability and dance music coexist without contradiction. This project is more than just a collection of tracks, but a journey through heartache, desire, self-reflection and celebration, all wrapped in nostalgic yet forward-thinking production. Whether through whispered confessions, spoken word poetry or explosive pop hooks, Kiesza reminds us that the dancefloor isn’t just a place to move your body, but a space to process, to feel and to heal. This volume not only deepens her artistic voice, but also reinforces her ability to turn personal storytelling into collective release.