Today, June 27, 2025, Loren Heat unleashes their latest single ‘Belladonna’ through Interval Records. The north east pop artist has been making waves, fresh from electrifying sets at The Great Escape and a BBC Introducing showcase at The Glasshouse. Following their 2024 debut EP Scarlet Haze, which tackled love and life’s chaos with raw energy, Loren Heat is back to solidify their spot in the pop scene with this sharp new track.
Under the production of Chad Rodgers, ‘Belladonna’ delivers a knockout punch of seductive, dark-edged pop that’s impossible to ignore. It kicks off with a throbbing synth pulse that grabs you by the collar, pulling you into a world where Loren’s vocals glide—silky one moment, cutting the next. The track’s got a polished sheen reminiscent of Dua Lipa’s dancefloor-ready beats and Lady Gaga’s dramatic flair, but it’s the northern grit in Loren’s delivery that sets it apart, adding a raw, almost industrial bite. The chorus explodes with a hook so sticky it’s practically a brain tattoo—think “your kiss is poison, but I’m addicted,” a line that’s equal parts danger and allure. Reviews online have praised its fearless vibe, and they’re spot on: this isn’t just a song, it’s a mood, blending queerness and life’s messy hurdles into a tight three-minute thrill ride. Compared to their last single ‘2009’, with its retro leanings, ‘Belladonna’ feels urgent—less nostalgic, more in-your-face, with a bassline that rumbles like a late-night confession. The production is crisp, every layer popping and Loren’s charisma keeps it compelling.
Pulling from pop icons like Slayyyter, JADE, and Tate McRae, Loren Heat crafts a sound that’s both personal and universal, rooted in their queer identity and the highs and lows of existence. Tastemakers—think Clash, Notion, and Earmilk—are already buzzing, and it’s easy to see why. Loren sums it up perfectly: “It’s that person who has you hooked with one look, you’re desperate for them and you’ve not even spoken to them yet. The way they hold themselves, the way they smile and talk, it’s beyond alluring, almost like a predator luring in prey.” With ‘Belladonna’, Loren Heat isn’t just keeping pace with pop’s rising stars—they’re carving out their own lane, one fearless beat at a time.
Stream ‘Belladonna’:
Upcoming Live Shows:
Thursday 14th August – London – London Bridge City Summer By The River
Friday 5th September – Middlesbrough – Teesside Uni SU
Saturday 6th September – Darlington – Last Train Home Festival
Saturday 27th September – Stockton – The Gathering Sounds Festival
Friday 31st October – Stockton – The Georgian Theatre (Headline)
Follow Loren Heat:
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