Dani Josie Shares Intimate New Ballad ‘Colour The Stars’

Wellington-born pop artist Dani Josie reveals a deeply personal side of her artistry with Colour the Stars an intimate acoustic ballad written in memory of her late Grandad, who was her best friend.

Known for blending pop-punk energy with modern pop hooks and country storytelling, Dani strips everything back on Colour the Stars, allowing honest lyricism and emotional vulnerability to take centre stage. The song reflects on grief, presence, and the quiet comfort of believing that someone you’ve lost is still watching over you through life’s uncertain moments.

“Colour the Stars is a song about coming to peace with loss,” Dani shares. “Knowing that someone you love still lives on through memories and little moments brings me so much warmth. Every line tells a story of what once was, and the chorus means that whenever I feel lost, I know you’re still here with me.”

Written alongside long-time collaborator and producer Devin Abrams, the track was recorded in a stripped-back studio setting that preserves the intimacy of the songwriting. Warm acoustic guitar, gentle percussion, and a raw vocal performance create space for the emotion to breathe, making Colour the Stars one of Dani’s most vulnerable releases to date.

While Dani has quickly built a reputation for high-energy live performances and emotionally charged pop releases, Colour the Stars showcases her ability to connect through restraint offering comfort to listeners who have experienced loss and highlighting her strength as a storyteller.

The song has already become a quiet standout in Dani’s live sets, resonating deeply with audiences and reinforcing her connection with fans through shared emotion and authenticity.

With a charting debut, a completed national tour, major festival stages ahead, and a growing catalogue of songs that feel both personal and universal, Colour the Stars marks an important moment in Dani Josie’s evolving artistic journey one grounded in honesty, memory, and heart.