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Chappell Roan Debuts 'The Subway' Studio Single and Surreal New Video

Topping iTunes after its July 31 release, the New York-set heartbreak ballad arrives with pop-up concert dates ahead of Roan’s studio return for her second album.

Overview

  • Roan officially released “The Subway” on July 31 after debuting the song live at Gov Ball 2024, delivering its first studio recording for fans.
  • Amber Grace Johnson directed the surreal music video that premiered August 1, using oversized wigs and New York City settings to bring the track’s heartbreak metaphor to life.
  • The single vaulted to No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Top Songs chart immediately upon release, marking Roan’s third chart-topping effort.
  • Co-written with Grammy producer Daniel Nigro, the ballad uses the subway as a metaphor for running into an ex and the challenge of moving on in the city.
  • This fall, Roan will play limited pop-up shows in New York City, Kansas City and Los Angeles before entering the studio to work on her sophomore album.