Kylie Minogue & Snow Patrol Drop "These Alarms": The Story Behind Their First-Ever Collab

Kylie Minogue and Snow Patrol just proved that the best collabs sometimes take years to happen. The official music video for“These Alarms”dropped after their sold-out Crystal Palace Park concert on July 3, and it’s the kind of cross-genre magic that doesn’t come around often. What makes this even more special is that Snow Patrol wrote the song years ago as a demo called“KYLIE”specifically with Kylie in mind. They recorded it for their 2024 No. 1 album The Forest is the Path, but decided to wait until they could perform it together. That patience paid off in the best way possible.

The most shocking detail? This was Kylie and Snow Patrol’s first time meeting in person. No video calls, no pre-recorded sessions, just two legendary artists coming together for the first time and creating something that feels totally authentic. Kylie also performed Snow Patrol’s classic“Chasing Cars”during the show, and the concert video was directed by Daniel Broadley, who worked on the recent Oasis Live’25 series. Snow Patrol’s having a huge year with the 20th anniversary of their album Eyes Open and becoming the first-ever recipient of the Official Charts Hall of Fame Award.

This collab reminds us why unexpected partnerships can be so powerful. Pop and rock don’t always go hand-in-hand, but when the right artists connect, something special happens. Whether you’re a longtime Kylie fan, a Snow Patrol devotee, or just someone who appreciates incredible live performances,“These Alarms”is worth your time. Which part of this collab surprised you most—the fact that it was their first meeting, or that Snow Patrol wrote it years ago?