Wolf Alice return with their bold new single Bloom Baby Bloom and details of their fourth album, The Clearing, marking a major evolution in their sound.

Produced by Greg Kurstin, the album leans into ‘70s rock with Latin jazz elements, while the single embraces theatrical flair with a music video inspired by All That Jazz, choreographed by Emmy-winner Ryan Heffington.

Frontwoman Ellie Rowsell describes the track as a powerful rock anthem about womanhood, crafted to showcase her voice as the main instrument. Following the success of Blue Weekend, Visions of a Life, and My Love Is Cool, The Clearing is positioned as their most ambitious work yet - both introspective and expansive.

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It has more than a little of Blondie sprinkled about it. You may have heard it have first airing in Luxembourg on New Noise this morning, and you can catch the video below.

Bloom Baby Bloom, their first release in three years, is a thunderous yet refined reimagining of heavy rock, built around a rolling bassline and frontwoman Ellie Rowsell’s powerful vocal performance. "I wanted to sing like Axl Rose, but about being a woman", she explains, having stepped out from behind the guitar to let her voice take centre stage.

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The new LP is set for release on 29 August via Sony Music, with live shows and festival appearances to follow.

In a glowing review, NME called Bloom Baby Bloom a triumphant comeback that captures personal growth and resilience. Rowsell, shedding the need to prove herself with a guitar, delivers a self-assured performance that reflects a new creative freedom.

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The band describe The Clearing as playful yet serious, a portrait of maturity and clarity after the chaos of their 20s.

This week, guitarist Joff Oddie also addressed Parliament, advocating for grassroots music and warning of its growing inaccessibility due to rising costs and post-Brexit challenges.

Without support, he cautioned, the UK risks turning music into a luxury only the privileged can afford.

This summer, they’ll debut the new material with performances at Radio 1’s Big Weekend and a major appearance at Glastonbury.

We can hope that they return to Luxembourg soon too.