Rising singer-songwriter Pedro Santos returns with a powerful new single “The Way You Do”an emotional follow-up that cements his place as one of 2025’s most compelling new voices in pop.
The Portuguese-born, UK-based artist – who first caught attention earlier this year with his debut “Someone I Don’t Know” — continues to explore the depths of vulnerability and connection in his latest release, produced by Josh Oliver and Jordan Cosmo and mixed off Charlie Holmes.
Built around Santos’ signature blend of heartfelt lyricism and sleek, modern production, “The Way You Do” captures the complicated moments that linger long after love is gone. “This song wasn’t actually written from a personal perspective. It was about someone I know who had been in a relationship for so long and everyone around them was so sure it was the endgame,” Pedro says of the emotional track.
“With some complications happening behind closed doors, they split up – which was a shock to everyone. The actual text tells the story of when they locked eyes across a room after both had moved on and were with separate partners.”
Santos first emerged from London’s independent scene with his reflective songwriting and genre-blurring sound, combining acoustic warmth with pop polish. His introspective debut drew comparisons to artists such as Dean Lewis and Shawn Mendesand his latest work expands that sonic universe with richer textures and emotional nuances.
His first two single releases “Someone I Don’t Know” and ‘Lady In Red’ caused huge buzz online, the latter amassing over 2.2 million streams on Spotify in just a few weeks. This summer he captivated audiences across the UK and Europe while touring with Cian Ducrotand made his solo festival debut at All Points East Festival in Victoria Park, London together with global stars RAY, Quiet and JADE.
Pedro Santos — Lady In Red (Official Music Video)
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