An instant alternative anthem that builds to an emotive crescendo, ‘Not Like That Anymore’ showcases Lola as open and forthright as she’s ever been and serves as an exciting taste of what’s to come from Lola’s forthcoming album.

I’m Only F**king Myself encapsulates emotional and musical growth. It’s a bright, touching body of work that often dives into the dark and raw but is counterbalanced by Lola’s uncompromising attitude, unafraid to get candid with exactly how she feels. Co-written and produced with frequent collaborators Manuka and SOLOMONOPHONIC (Doja Cat, SZA), Lola’s upcoming third album explores themes of self-sabotage, using vices like sex and drugs as a form of escapism, which can quickly turn into nihilism.

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‘Flicker Of Light’ is blistering world-class electro-rock with Lola roaring out of the darkness into transcendental light. Featuring the invigorating, repeated howl “I’m still alive!” and the euphoric yell “I’m just too far gone!”, Lola’s new single is destined to become the communal punching-the-air festival moment of her career.

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Depicting a tumultuous relationship, ‘Messy’ boasts an abundance of witty one-liners perfectly served by Lola. Already gaining popularity amongst Lola’s fans on socials, the new single showcases a fresh attitude and an alternative-leaning sound explored throughout Lola’s upcoming album, which follows her 2023 project, My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves Completely.

This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway marks a remarkable shift in Lola’s sound as an artist. Recorded in LA and produced by friend and collaborator Solomonophic (Remi Wolf, BROCKHAMPTON, Dominic Fike), This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway is a multi-faceted, fearless concept. As irresistible as it’s unexpected, Lola’s album is crackling with kinetic energy and lyrically fuelled by rage, passion, narrative flair and comedy derision.

“Here is my first born child, a fuck you to all my exes, and basically me just trying to figure out some shit openly and honestly on record. First of many and if you don’t like it, then this wasn’t meant for you anyway,” says Lola Young.

This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway:

1. good books
2. wish you were dead
3. big brown eyes
4. conceited
5. messy
6. walk on by
7. you noticed
8. crush
9. fuck
10. intrusive thoughts
11. outro

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Unafraid to be overtly sexual, ‘Fuck’ harnesses Lola’s bold and alluring attitude when reminiscing about a lover. Fierce and unapologetically Lola, her new single follows previous offerings: ‘Big Brown Eyes’, which has gained the support from the likes of Snoop Dogg, Tyler The Creator, Mahalia and Lily Allen, the raw and melancholic ‘Intrusive Thoughts’, fan favourites, ‘Wish You Were Dead’ and ‘Conceited’.

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Overflowing with Lola’s funny yet brash lyricism, ‘Big Brown Eyes’ depicts the tumultuous rollercoaster of an on-again, off-again relationship. Lola’s new single follows previous offerings: the raw and melancholic ‘Intrusive Thoughts’, fan favourites, ‘Wish You Were Dead’ and ‘Conceited’.

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Following the announcement of their striking debut album, ANTI-FUN PROPAGANDA (set for release on February 23 via Marshall Records), alt-punk collective Gen and the Degenerates reveal their latest offering in the form of ‘KIDS WANNA DANCE,’ a spiralling, dystopian anthem for the disenfranchised. Speaking on the themes of their new single, vocalist Genevieve Glynn-Reeves (she/they) comments: “This song is about trying to reconcile the knowledge that the future of our world is very uncertain, getting up each day and trying to build a life for ourselves. Beyond that, we all want to find a way to make those lives enjoyable. Not only is the quality of life getting lower, but our politics and economy are volatile; we have to ask ourselves questions like ‘Is it even ethical to have children?’ because of the state that previous generations have left the planet in. It seems that if people want to spend all their time making stupid videos on TikTok or spend all their money frivolously, then why shouldn’t they? There are no stable careers, and they won’t be able to afford a house anyway. We all need to find the joy we can and each our way of dancing through the end times.”

Any Other, the project of Italian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Adele Altro (they / them), has shared their new single ‘If I Don’t Care’. The track, a rousing ode to letting go of anger, is the final cut to be shared from their forthcoming third album, stillness, stop: you have a right to remember which is due out on January 26 via 42 Records. Of their new single, Adele says: “This song is about me learning to let go of things that make me angry – both personal and societal stuff. It’s reasonable to be angry about inequalities, but at some point you need to distance yourself from that stuff just a little, otherwise it will impact your mental health in an even more negative way. I’m still learning how to do that!” Together with the new single, Any Other is releasing a video for ‘If I don’t care’, produced by EDERA (Milano) and directed by Giulio Rasi, with art direction by Cecilia Grandi. “When emotions arise they can manifest in different forms and colours – learning to understand and recognise them is not always an easy task. In the video for ‘If I don’t care’, half way between a dream and a mythological tale, the difficulty of controlling one’s emotions is narrated, and how sometimes the only thing we can do is stop resisting them and let them flow through us,” says Grandi.

Dora Paphides directs a playful gothic fantasy for Ella Eyre‘s comeback video, featuring Tiggs Da Author. The promo for ‘Head In The Ground’ features Ella in her girly bedroom – which happens to be six feet under. Up above in the Beetlejuice-style graveyard, Tiggs arrives you encourage Ella to step up from her resting place and enter the real world, reflecting the song’s theme that she’s ready to make up for past mistakes. Anchored by lively performances and complete commitment to the visual world – composed by production designer Sasha Hilton – it’s a standout concept with confident direction from Paphides, following up from up recent co-directing outings with Harv Frost for The Last Dinner Party and Chinchilla. [via PromoNews]

This week sees the return of raw and honest storyteller Jess Locke with the announcement of her fourth album, Real Life, out on May 3, through Dot Dash / Remote Control Records. The celebrated Melbourne/Naarm-based songwriter shares a sample of the long play that explores mortality with ‘Uncomfortably Happy.’ Setting the tone for the forthcoming album, ‘Uncomfortably Happy,’ says it all in the title. Backed by fuzzy guitars and swelling synths, Locke questions the temporary aspect of living. The buoyant chorus attempts to sweep these anxieties and overanalyses away – a celebration of chaos and letting go of control, of failure even, because all of it is just temporary. Locke admits, “It’s something I write about a lot, maybe because I am still trying to become comfortable with the idea that life is temporary and meaningless and that’s a good thing.” [via v13]

Ariana Grande has returned with her first solo single and video since 2020 ‘Yes, And?’. In the short, she stages a performance for a crowd of snooty critics, inevitably winning them over in party-starting fashion; it is inspired by Paula Abdul’s 1988 music video for ‘Cold Hearted,’ as Variety notes. Check out the Christian Breslauer–directed video below. [via Pitchfork]

LØLØ has released a new single that sadly pokes fun at us and our skinny jeans-wearing ways. Waaaah… A track about a toxic relationship, the excellent ‘2 of us’ opens with the line, ‘You still wear skinny jeans and that should have been my first sign,’ and addresses some of the challenges of cutting things off with someone, even when you know it’s the wrong person. “I wrote ‘2 of us’ at a time where I felt very dumb,” LØLØ explains. “I couldn’t shake someone who was terrible for me. I thought they were being so thoughtless and stupid, but then I realised I was being just as stupid for even giving them the time of day. “P.S.,” she adds, “I’m sorry to my fellow emos who will be offended by the skinny jeans line… it was just a really good diss, okay? I felt very sassy while writing this one, so a couple of the lines are pretty funny lol.” [via Kerrang!]

BRIT-nominated South London singer-songwriter Lola Young shares her gritty new single, ‘Wish You Were Dead’ via Day One / Island Records. ‘Wish You Were Dead’ details a toxic relationship and overflows with Lola’s sharp, honest storytelling and dynamic vocal performance.

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Produced by Solomonophonic (BROCKHAMPTON, Remi Wolf, Dominic Fike), ‘Conceited’ offers Lola’s fresh perspective on a selfish lover. Laden with punchy basslines and hypnotic electronic melodies, ‘Conceited’ ushers in an exciting new chapter for the South Londoner and is accompanied by an energetic music video directed by Saorla Houston, dropping next tomorrow.

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With Lola’s warm, husky vocals at the forefront, ‘Annabel’s House’ is a burgeoning piano ballad centred on her emotions when dealing with mixed signals and unrequited love. A heartfelt expression, Lola’s new single showcases her vulnerability and relatability as an young artist.

My Mind Wanders And Sometimes Leaves Completely marks a new era for the 22-year-old singer-songwriter. Armed with a distinct London edge to her music, Lola has fully stepped out of her comfort zone, testing her writing ability to confront new topics, while mining new depths of her creativity. Her upcoming project deals with themes such as love bombing, gaslighting, body image and depression, among others; it’s a relatable listen for any young person growing up today.

Together with her superb vocal that switches between soft and strong at a moment’s notice, the young South Londoner uses a folk storytelling and diaristic style to offer the listener a front seat to immersive snapshots of her life. When speaking about her upcoming project, Lola says, “It’s my journey towards being a woman and figuring out who I am,”.

Lola worked with producers and songwriters such as Frank Ocean favourite Malay, Cass Lowe (Tinashe, Ray BLK) and Jim-E Stack (Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek) to bring My Mind Wanders… to life. Her project will also include previous offering, ‘Stream of Consciousness’.

My Mind Wanders And Sometimes Leaves Completely:

1. Stream Of Consciousness
2. Revolve Around You
3. Annabel’s House
4. Semantic Satiation
5. Pretty in Pink
6. Money
7. What Is It About Me
8. Black Cab
9. Don’t Hate Me
10. Chill Out

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Built around Lola’s compelling lyricism and raw vocal ability, ‘Stream of Consciousness’ is a diaristic account of self-discovery and her experiences venturing into womanhood. When speaking about her new single, Lola says, “It’s a contemplation of who I am, my insecurities, the mistakes I have made and what I’ve learned from them to grow into the young woman I am becoming. ‘Stream of Consciousness’ is an introduction to my new sound; my upcoming music feels like I’m channelling a depth of creativity I’ve never accessed before, and I’m excited to share with everyone.”

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