Summary:
- New Musical Direction: Halsey has released a new single, “Lonely Is The Muse,” showcasing a bold shift toward an emo and pop-punk sound. The track is part of her upcoming fifth album, which remains untitled.
- Influences and Style: The single echoes the influence of Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Bring Me The Horizon, with intense, angsty lyrics such as “I spent years becoming cool and in one single second / You can make a decade of my efforts disappear.”
- Live Previews: Halsey debuted “Lonely Is The Muse” during recent festival performances in Budapest and Helsinki, and gave fans a special preview of another unreleased track, “Ego,” at a secret show in London’s Koko.
- Unfiltered Commentary: Speaking about the new single, Halsey joked about the surprise from her label after the Budapest festival performance, emphasizing her unpredictable artistic choices.
Source: Louder
