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British-American singer-songwriter Isabella Kensington returns with her new single, “she likes the knicks,” a delicate pop track exploring jealousy, insecurity, and the tendency to compare ourselves to a partner’s ex. With understated production and a timeless, familiar feel, the song puts Kensington’s beautiful vocals and intimate songwriting front and center. Built around tender melodies and Kensington’s signature confessional songwriting, “she likes the knicks” explores the peculiar intimacy of knowing so much about someone you’ve never met. From her taste in music and art to her relationships with childhood friends, Kensington pieces together a portrait of the woman who came before her, fixating on the little details that leave her questioning how she measures up. “Did you have a reason? / Walk me through you leaving / Baby tell me what made you call it quits / She’s pretty and she likes the Knicks / She’s got what I can’t give, can you live with it?” she sings. “’she likes the knicks’ is for anyone who likes to ask questions they don’t want the answers to,” shares Kensington. “It’s vulnerable, slightly obsessive, and human. It’s about studying the person who came before you in a relationship and learning that they’re pretty, well-read, self-assured, and could name more than one Knicks player before they won the NBA championship.” With “she likes the knicks,” Kensington continues to explore the complexities of love and relationships through the candid, relatable storytelling that has become central to her music. The accompanying music video brings the song’s themes to life against the backdrop of New York City, following Kensington from basketball courts and art galleries to park benches and subway rides, all while the lingering presence of her boyfriend’s ex follows her every move. |
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Split between London and New York, British-American singer-songwriter Isabella Kensington has the kind of voice you can’t press pause on. Drawing lyrical inspiration from Gracie Abrams and sonic influences from Maisie Peters, Kensington has carved out her own lane in “healing girl pop,” blending catchy melodies with intimate, heartfelt storytelling. Since launching her career in 2021, she’s amassed more than 1.6 million followers across social media, building a devoted audience through her engaging performance videos and honest approach to songwriting. “I like to write from a place of honesty and vulnerability,” shares Kensington. “Using my platform to bring people a sense of emotional safety through music is the most important thing in the world to me.” In 2024, Kensington released her EP, not in a dollhouse anymore, a deeply personal collection chronicling the transformative experiences and emotional growing pains of her early adulthood. Featuring collaborations with Joe Rubel (Ed Sheeran, Maisie Peters), Ines Dunn (Mimi Webb, Rachel Chinouriri), Oli Jacobs (Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Harry Styles), and more, the project earned praise from SPIN, which described it as “just the spark towards a bigger fire.” |
Chrissy Borsellino
