BANKS releases the emotional new single “Love Is Unkind,” ahead of her upcoming album “Off With Her Head” on February 28.
BANKS has dropped her brooding new single, “Love Is Unkind,” a raw and emotionally charged track from her upcoming album, Off With Her Head. The song, now available via ADA Worldwide, delves into the complexities of a toxic relationship and the painful clarity that follows.
In her own words, BANKS explains: “‘Love Is Unkind’ is about an emotionally dangerous relationship that had me running around in circles. It’s about how love can be unkind and masochistic. Rewinding your memory and seeing things clearly.” The track brings listeners back to the atmospheric, dark tones that initially made BANKS’ debut album Goddess a standout, yet reflects the growth and depth she’s gained over the years.
The single is a taste of what’s to come on Off With Her Head, her fifth studio album set to release on February 28, 2025. BANKS elaborates: “In many ways, it’s a big sister album to Goddess. After a decade apart, I’ve reunited with the core musicians and producers who helped shape my debut. At the same time, it’s something entirely different—I’ve grown so much as an artist and a person, and the journey is documented in all these sounds.” 
The album also includes previous singles “I Hate Your Ex-Girlfriend” featuring Doechii and “Best Friends.” Fans can pre-order the album now, with an exclusive brown LP vinyl edition available.
With “Love Is Unkind,” BANKS brings a deep, introspective look at toxic love, setting the stage for a project that promises to resonate with listeners on a personal level.
