Today, Filipino-British singer-songwriter beabadoobee unveiled her new single “Switchblade,” the second preview of her highly anticipated fourth album, Pylon, which arrives on September 18, 2026 via Dirty Hit and Interscope Records.
“Switchblade” is a gritty and infectious slice of alternative rock that leans into beabadoobee’s signature blend of fuzzy guitars, shoegaze textures, and ’90s-inspired indie rock.
The track balances melodic hooks with crunchy riffs, creating an energetic yet emotionally charged listen that showcases her continued evolution as both a songwriter and musician.
With its noisy production, memorable chorus, and raw intensity, “Switchblade” is another strong indication that Pylon is shaping up to be one of the year’s most exciting alternative rock releases.
Fans of beabadoobee’s heavier guitar-driven sound will find plenty to enjoy in this compelling new single.
About the track by Beatrice:
“Switchblade” takes its central metaphor and pulls it apart thoroughly, wondering whether “self-defense is to be brave/Do you start the fight/Or take the flight?”
The song has no clear answers, with Laus emphatically past the point at which she thought she could ever have everything figured out.
Switchblade gets: 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷/10.
beabadoobee – Switchblade [Listen]
