LOLA YOUNG ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM SHARES NEW SINGLE “MESSY”
THIS WASN’T MEANT FOR YOU ANYWAY
DUE JUNE 21ST VIA ISLAND RECORDS
(May 30, 2024) - After lighting up stages across North America with her new music, South London singer / songwriter Lola Young announces her highly anticipated new album This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway due June 21st via Island Records. Alongside the album’s announcement, Lola shares a new single “Messy,” which depicts the arc of a tumultuous relationship and boasts an abundance of witty one-liners delivered expertly by Lola. “Messy” launches as Jack Saunders’ ‘Hottest Record’ on his BBC Radio 1 show and showcases a fresh attitude and an alternative-leaning sound explored throughout Lola’s upcoming album.
Speaking about her new album This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway, Lola shares, “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.”
This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway marks a remarkable shift in Lola’s sound as an artist following up her 2023 project My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves Completely. Recorded in Los Angeles and produced by friend and collaborator Solomonophic (Remi Wolf, BROCKHAMPTON, Dominic Fike), the eleven tracks of This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway conjure a multi-faceted, fearless concept. As irresistible as it’s unexpected, Lola’s album is crackling with kinetic energy and lyrically fueled by rage, passion, narrative flair and comedy derision.
A contemporary break-up album, This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway encapsulates the sound of what it means to be young and in constant romantic chaos. Alongside the new single “Messy,” This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway will include the previously shared singles “Fuck,” “Big Brown Eyes,” “Intrusive Thoughts,” “Wish You Were Dead,” and “Conceited.”
Through her captivating filmed content and no-nonsense output, Lola has won over a new legion of fans spanning both sides of the Atlantic, including the likes of Snoop Dogg, Tyler, The Creator, Ty Dolla $ign, Offset, Michael Stipe, Little Simz and Lily Allen.
Last month, Lola completed her sold-out US headline tour, which included phenomenal performances at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom and two shows in Los Angeles at the Teragram and The Echo, following her sold-out UK run. This summer, Lola will perform at Maifeld Derby in Germany, Lollapalooza in Chicago, Osheaga Festival in Montreal, at Yungblud’s inaugural Blud Fest in the UK and All Things Go Festival in Columbia, Maryland. Tickets can be found HERE.
Born in South London to a professional bass-playing father and music-loving mother, Lola was introduced to music at a very young age. She took up various lessons, including piano, guitar and singing and eventually attended the BRIT School, known for educating iconic artists like Adele, Amy Winehouse, King Krule, and many more. Last year, Lola released her aforementioned album My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves Completely, which includes the hit song "Don't Hate Me." Rolling Stone recently highlighted Lola as an artist to watch in 2024, describing her sound as, "a unique fusion of post-punk, soul, and low-fi pop."
Pre-order / save This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway and check out “Messy” above, see upcoming live dates and album details below, and stay tuned for more from Lola Young coming soon.
Upcoming Live Dates
5/31 - 6/2 - Mannheim, DE @ Maifeld Derby
8/1 - Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
8/3 - Parc Jean-Draoeau, Montreal, Canada @ Osheaga Festival
8/11 - Milton Keynes, UK @ Blud Fest
9/28 + 9/29 - Columbia, MD @ All Things Go Festival
