Beabadoobee has just plunged her fans into the fray with the scorching new single 'Switchblade', a searing slice of indie-rock that's set to electrify her eagerly anticipated album 'Pylon' when it drops on 18 September. Recorded in a hotel room during her US travels, this high-octane track is as much about the raw energy of rebellion as it is about the art of self-preservation.
'Switchblade' delivers with its fuzzy, alt-rock sound and laid-back delivery, but it's the heavy doses of feedback and that earworm of a guitar riff that really get the pulse racing. The question at the heart of 'Switchblade' – whether to stand your ground or make a hasty exit – is one we've all asked ourselves at some point, making this song an irresistible rallying cry for anyone feeling the pressure.
The album itself promises a thrilling ride, with collaborations from some seriously big names, including Pinegrove's Evan Stephens Hall, Deftones' Chino Moreno, and Title Fight's Shane Moran. Matty Healy and George Daniel of The 1975 also lent their production magic to 'Write Me A Letter', one of the standout tracks.
But that's not all – Beabadoobee has announced a massive new tour, with dates in major UK cities including London's O2, Glasgow, Cardiff, and Manchester. And if you're thinking of getting tickets, don't hang about – they're on sale now! It's set to be one of the biggest tours of the year, so get ready for some seriously high-octane live action.
With her unique blend of indie-rock and pop sensibilities, Beabadoobee has won over fans in droves with her emotive songwriting and infectious energy. And if 'Switchblade' is anything to go by, she's only just getting started – keep an ear out for the rest of 'Pylon', which promises to be a game-changer.
Beabadoobee has also been keeping busy outside of her own work, teaming up with The Marías on the single ‘All I Did Was Dream Of You’ and contributing a cover of Elliott Smith's 'Say Yes' to the War Child charity album, 'Help(2)'. Her previous album, 'This Is How Tomorrow Moves', was hailed as a triumph by NME, praised for its poignant exploration of contemporary feelings.