Get ready for the sonic arrival of Baby Queen, as alt-pop sensation Bella Latham drops her highly anticipated sophomore album 'I Hope You Don't Remember Me' like a bombshell on 24th July via Insanity Records! This explosive release follows her trailblazing debut, 'Quarter Life Crisis', which left an indelible mark on the music scene with its razor-sharp sociopolitical commentary.
The new record is a game-changer – think of it as a masterclass in emotional intensity and lyrical honesty. Latham's shifting focus from external observations to a deeply personal narrative promises to leave fans breathless, as she tackles themes of self-reckoning, heartbreak, love, and rejection with unflinching candour. The dream team behind the production includes Alex Casnoff, alongside legendary musicians Michael Shuman (Queens of the Stone Age) and Carla Azar (PJ Harvey and Jack White), adding an extra layer of sonic sophistication to the mix.
The album announcement is perfectly timed with the release of a new single, 'Permanently Obsessed', which gives us a tantalising glimpse into the intimate direction of the new record. This track joins previously released singles 'Word Vomit', 'Feel Something', and the title track as part of the new collection. Latham describes her work as "a story about love, rejection, ego, and shame told by an unreliable narrator whose understanding of love is warped," painting a picture of self-discovery through her songwriting that's impossible to ignore.
To celebrate this major milestone, Baby Queen will embark on a nine-date UK record store tour, kicking off in Oxford on 21st July. Expect sold-out shows and intimate performances in major cities like London, Brighton, Bristol, and Liverpool – the perfect opportunity for fans to experience her new material up close and personal. These in-store gigs will run throughout the latter half of July, coinciding with the album's launch.
Latham has built a reputation as an artist unafraid to push boundaries and collaborate with industry heavyweights. Her recent video appearance alongside Courtney Love, singing Geese's 'Au Pays Du Cocaine', is just one example of her continued engagement with established figures in the music world – cementing her status as a force to be reckoned with on both the UK and international stages.