Halsey Releases NSFW Punk Rock Single 'Safeword' With Bold BDSM-Themed Video
The provocative track marks Halsey's first new music since her fifth album and previews her upcoming North American tour.
- Halsey's new single 'Safeword' blends punk rock influences with gritty electric guitar and intense drumbeats, showcasing a bold dominatrix-themed narrative.
- The accompanying NSFW music video, directed by Lana Jay Lackey, features BDSM-inspired imagery, including Halsey in roles of both dominance and submission.
- This is Halsey's first release since her October 2024 album 'The Great Impersonator,' which was praised for its honesty and artistic range.
- Halsey described 'Safeword' as 'obedience' in a fan interaction and teased the song earlier in the week with a 13-second preview.
- The single arrives ahead of Halsey's 32-city 'For My Last Trick' North American tour, starting May 10, with support from artists like Evanescence, Alvvays, and Magdalena Bay.
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