BANKS Releases Emotional Single “Love Is Unkind” Ahead of New Album
BANKS explores heartbreak in “Love Is Unkind,” the latest single from her upcoming album Off With Her Head, out February 28.
BANKS returns with her newest single, “Love Is Unkind,” a hauntingly beautiful track that delves into the emotional turmoil of a toxic relationship. Released via ADA Worldwide, the song serves as a preview of her fifth studio album, Off With Her Head, which arrives February 28, 2025.
The single takes listeners on a journey through the pain and clarity that follow an emotionally challenging relationship. BANKS explains: “‘Love Is Unkind’ is about an emotionally dangerous relationship that had me running around in circles. It’s about how love can be unkind and masochistic. Rewinding your memory and seeing things clearly.”
The brooding, atmospheric production recalls the sound of BANKS’ debut album, Goddess, while also reflecting her growth as an artist. She elaborates: “In many ways, it’s a big sister album to Goddess. After a decade apart, I’ve reunited with the core musicians and producers who helped shape my debut. At the same time, it’s something entirely different—I’ve grown so much as an artist and a person, and the journey is documented in all these sounds.”
Off With Her Head will also feature earlier singles “I Hate Your Ex-Girlfriend” featuring Doechii and “Best Friends.” Fans can pre-order the album now, with a special brown LP vinyl edition also available.
With “Love Is Unkind,” BANKS sets the tone for an album that promises to blend vulnerability, honesty, and growth, making it one of her most anticipated projects yet.
