Kimmy Reinhardt

Two-time Grammy nominee and BRIT Award-winning artist Arlo Parks releases a new single “Weightless” accompanied by a cinematic music video. With the release came the announcement of her upcoming album, My Soft Machine out on May 26th. 

A story of longing and one-sided love, the single release is about wanting to be with someone but finding they are keeping you from being your true self. “Weightless” is a “painful experience of caring deeply about someone who only gives you tiny breadcrumbs of affection,” expresses Parks. With a moody and relatable sound, Parks has given somber fans a track to belt to for years to come.

The release is personal and emotional—showing just a taste of what is to come from the artist. My Soft Machine will direct listeners through life in the eyes of Parks—from substance abuse to first loves and finding your way as a young adult.

The official music video directed by Marc Oller illustrates a distanced couple. With a quick pace and sudden scene changes, the video captures the theme of finding oneself free from the constraints put upon the dwindling couple. The imagery of a horse breaking free and Parks rising from the destruction of a car accident ultimately shows the new start coming with finding oneself. 

Alongside the new release and upcoming album, Parks announced a European and UK tour for September of this year. Following her success as an opening act for artists like Harry Styles, Billie Elish, and Clairo—Arlo Parks is sure to garner new audiences abroad.

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