Sky Ferreira Breaks Free From Capitol Records, Releases New Song 'Leash'

The singer-songwriter debuts her first independent track in over a decade, featured in A24's new film 'Babygirl.'

Sky Ferreira has released 'Leash,' her first independent song since parting ways with Capitol Records in November 2023 after a contentious decade-long battle.
'Leash' was commissioned for the end credits of A24's upcoming film 'Babygirl,' an erotic thriller directed by Halina Reijn and starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson.
Ferreira's departure from Capitol Records followed years of creative disputes, with fans campaigning publicly for her release, including a Times Square billboard and a plane flyover with the message 'Free Sky Ferreira.'
The new track, blending grunge and '80s synth influences, explores themes of chaos and self-destruction, reflecting both the film's narrative and Ferreira's personal struggles with artistic freedom.
'Leash' has been submitted for consideration in the Oscars' Best Original Song category, marking a potential milestone in Ferreira's reemergence as an independent artist.