Dexter in the Newsagent Returns with Dreamy Single 'Fantasy'
British singer-songwriter and producer Dexter in the Newsagent has released her first single of 2026, 'Fantasy', nearly a year after her debut mixtape 'Time Flies'. The song was inspired by losing money and watching videos of affluent neighborhoods, creating a fantasy world of wealth. The Iris Luz-directed video features the artist in a neon phone box.
"Fantasy" arrives roughly a year after Dexter in the Newsagent's debut mixtape, *Time Flies*, which was supported by a run of European festival appearances and a music video for the track "Stranger to Love." The new single was written after the artist experienced a financial loss, and the song grew from watching YouTube drive-through footage of wealthy neighborhoods. Dexter describes the track as a childhood-style imagining of what it might be like to own luxury cars, a walk-in wardrobe, or a personal chef.
The accompanying video, directed by Iris Luz, places the south London artist inside a neon-lit phone box, visually matching the song's dreamy, aspirational mood. Dexter has framed the track as a personal fantasy world where she is a millionaire, leaning into the glamorous, escapist qualities of the production.
This release could resonate with listeners navigating economic uncertainty, as its theme of fantasizing about wealth offers a relatable form of escapism. The song may also help solidify Dexter in the Newsagent's presence in the UK's alternative pop scene, potentially expanding her audience beyond the festival circuit that supported her debut. For fans, the single signals continued creative momentum, though its broader cultural impact will likely depend on how it connects with streaming audiences and tastemaker playlists in the coming months.