Beabadoobee Announces New Album ‘Pylon’ and Fall Tour

British singer-songwriter beabadoobee, born Beatrice Laus, has announced her fourth studio album, Pylon, set for release on September 18, 2024, via Dirty Hit and Interscope Records. The album follows her 2024 U.K. chart-topping release This Is How Tomorrow Moves and features the single “Sun Has Set,” accompanied by a first-person music video directed by longtime collaborator Jake Erland.

What’s the inspiration behind Pylon?

The album’s title references towering electrical structures that line highways, which Laus said symbolized a “tether to home” during years of touring. “Pylon grew out of the isolation I experienced while on the road,” she explained in a statement. “Those power lines reminded me of family and friends, even as touring left me feeling disconnected.” The record’s jagged, forceful sound reflects this duality, blending rock influences with introspective lyrics. Several tracks, including “Sun Has Set,” originated as diary entries. Laus described the latter as a “petty tunnel vision” song: “I hate you. You’re gonna stay here and listen to how much I hate you. Because I never got to say that.”

Who are the collaborators on Pylon?

Pylon features a star-studded lineup of alternative music figures. Paramore’s Hayley Williams appears on “Nothing To Prove,” an anthem about reclaiming power from “fair-weather friends.” Turnstile’s Brendan Yates contributes to the brooding track “Powerlines,” while Pinegrove’s Evan Stephens Hall, Deftones’ Chino Moreno, and Title Fight’s Shane Moran also lend their voices. The 1975’s Matty Healy and George Daniel produced “Write Me a Letter.”

What are the tour details for Pylon?

Laus will embark on the Powerlines tour this fall, her first arena-level headlining run. The 35-date trek begins on October 1 at Madison Square Garden in New York and includes stops at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, London’s O2, and venues across Europe. Support acts include Wisp for North American and Canadian dates, with Violet Grohl joining the European leg. Presales start June 29, with general tickets available July 2. Full tour dates are available on her official website.

Why does this matter for beabadoobee’s career?

Pylon marks a shift toward rockier sonic territory for Laus, who initially gained fame for her indie-pop sound. The album’s introspective themes and high-profile collaborations position her as a versatile voice in modern alternative music. The tour’s scale also signals her growing prominence, following her 2024 U.K. chart success and critical acclaim for This Is How Tomorrow Moves. As she told Spin, “This record is about saying the things I never could.”