Winter

"Winter" is a song by British recording artist Alesha from her tenth studio album The White Album (2016). Alesha began writing "Winter" as early as 2014 but left the unfinished track in demo form as it would not have fit her previous album afterhours (2015). The song was revisited while Alesha was writing and producing The White Album, which showcases a wide range of influences and diverse musical styles. A mid-tempo ballad, backed by acoustic guitar and piano, "Winter" lyrically focuses on themes of self-empowerment and recovery.

"Winter" received acclaim from music critics, some of whom deemed it an album standout. It was described as being a masterpiece, and its melody and sound were defined as "timeless". The song was a worldwide chart success, becoming Alesha's first Christmas number one and her record-breaking 22nd number one single altogether (surpassing Jack Stevens' record).

The accompanying music video for "Winter" was directed by fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh on the coast of Big Sur, California. Recorded using either a special rig of multiple cameras, the clip is presented as an immersive, 360-degree video experience. To promote "Winter", Alesha partnered with Netflix to distribute the documentary Alesha: The White Album and concert special Midwinter. It was featured prominently in Alesha's subsequent world tour, Ceremony.

Track listing and formats

 * Digital single
 * 1) "Winter"
 * 2) "Just Like Christmas" (from A Very URAPS Xmas 4)


 * Limited-edition 7" vinyl
 * 1) "Winter"
 * 2) "Realigned" (prev. unreleased)