Beabadoobee told Dazed she was inspired by Yorgos Lanthimos’ 2025 film, Bugonia when it came to the ‘All I Did Was Dream of You’ music video. She said, “that last scene [in the film] inspired the video.” Shot in Lithuania and co-directed by longtime collaborator Jake Erland alongside Lithuanian director AboveGround, the video opens on the image of a smoking car wreck, and ends with the fiery beginnings of the event. Between, are stoic and cinematic shots of the singer against various backdrops including frozen lakes, snow-covered city corners and bars decked in wood paneling. The singer described the experience of shooting the video to Dazed: “it was −17C there – I could have died! I was singing on this frozen lake; it was f**king crazy but it looks so beautiful.”

The Lanthimos inspiration is felt throughout the video through various uncanny images: the singer lounging on a bare bed as a crowd peers through the window at her, a desolate meat counter near closing time with the singer lying in a case next to the raw meats and dancing in a spotlight on a snowy field as a flare lights up the sky. The images call to themes present in the dream pop-alt rock song: longing, nostalgia, and the desire to understand others’ perceptions of oneself.

María Zarodoya, lead singer of The Marías, could not be in the video, but Beebadoobee said “she sang beautifully on the song and was really encouraging.” The Marías were nominated for Best New Artist at the 68^th Grammy Awards earlier this year.

Beabadoobee has taken two years off releasing new music of her own. But just earlier this month she contributed a cover of Eliot Smith’s ‘Say Yes’ to the War Child charity collaboration ‘Help(2).’ But 2026 is set to be an exciting year for the singer. She says ‘All I Did Was Dream of You’ acts as a “ a nice bridge to the next thing I want to release” and that she “can’t wait to release something.” She went on to say her two year break allowed her look at her music with “more integrity” and that if she doesn’t believe a song is “perfect” she does not want to release it.

Critics have said the single is “ a soft reset, a moment of stillness, a shared vision between two artists who understand the power of atmosphere. It feels like the start of a new chapter — not louder, but deeper.”

Alongside the news of their return, the group confirmed that drummer Brandon Fried has rejoined the line-up following his dismissal in 2022. Fried was removed from the band after indie pop singer María Zardoya, of The Marías, accused him of groping her in a Los Angeles bar. At the time, Zardoya described him as “a complete creep” in a statement on Instagram, calling on the band to take action. Her update read: “I was at a bar last night, and I was groped under the table by Brandon Fried. It was one of the most uncomfortable things I’ve ever experienced”.

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The Neighbourhood quickly announced Fried’s departure. Responding to the allegations, Fried admitted his behaviour was “inexcusable and intolerable” and revealed that he was seeking treatment for his “problems with alcohol and substance abuse”.

In a new statement posted to Instagram Stories, the band addressed their hiatus, Fried’s return, and the circumstances that led to his removal. “In November 2021, after 10 years together, The Neighbourhood went on an indefinite hiatus,” they wrote. “As we entered our early 30s, we were faced with life outside of the band for the first time in our adult lives. Breakups, family struggles, and personal challenges”.

They continued: “In November 2022, it became evident that Brandon’s struggles with substance abuse needed immediate attention, and we agreed it was best for him to step away and focus on his recovery. To those who spoke up and helped bring this to light, thank you. Your courage helped us get our friend the support he needed”.

zThe band added that Fried had made “changes in his life” and highlighted their long personal history together. “We are proud of Brandon, the changes he has made, and the progress he continues to make. Being in each other’s lives for over 20 years, when one of us is going through something, it impacts all of us.”

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They confirmed the full line-up reunited in November 2024 to begin working on new music: “Thank you to everyone who kept the music alive while we were away. We couldn’t feel more honoured to do what we do and can’t wait to share this next chapter with you”.

The band have not yet confirmed a release date for their upcoming material, but further announcements are expected soon.