From the tiny town of Steinkjer to Europe’s biggest stage, 19‑year‑old Kyle Alessandro has spent the past months turning heads and topping playlists — and now he’s taking a playful detour. After storming the Eurovision final with his self‑penned hit «Lighter», the Spanish‑Norwegian singer has channelled that momentum into a fresh sound: the confident, club‑ready single «Model».
Less earnest ballad and more sly wink, «Model» pairs minimalist, rhythm‑driven production with an attitude that’s equal parts flirt and anthem. Co‑written with producer Richello (Henrik Sæter) and Kristin Marie Solem, Kyle says the track is a love song disguised as a party starter — the sort of tune that makes you feel like the only person in the room, then makes you dance about it.
Fans won’t be surprised the new single caught fire the second it surfaced online. After Eurovision’s massive boost — including more than half a million new followers and tens of millions of TikTok views — his audience have been primed and ready, turning the teaser clips into instant trends. The single’s cover art even sneaks in a cheeky hint that “Model” might only be the first in a string of new releases, with the tiny «Track 1» text that eager-eyed listeners have already spotted.
Musically, Kyle nods to the late‑90s and early‑00s heyday of Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado while keeping a contemporary edge. The result is playful and polished: stripped‑back beats, tight hooks and a delivery that’s equal parts confident and coy. He describes the song as personal in the best way — a celebration of the cool, bright side of falling in love.
Having won a gold button on Norske Talenter as a ten‑year‑old, Kyle is no overnight sensation — but Eurovision has certainly helped catapult him into a new league. «Eurovision was an amazing experience, but ‘Model’ marks a new chapter», he says, sounding more mischievous than modest. With charisma to spare and a clear plan to show different sides of his artistry, Kyle Alessandro looks set to keep us all dancing — and smiling — for the next act.
