Arlo Parks has returned with another release, teaming up with acclaimed London rapper and poet John Glacier for a new collaboration that blends introspective songwriting with experimental hip-hop sounds. The track showcases both artists’ creativity, combining Parks’ soulful and soft vocals with Glacier’s understated spoken-word performance to create a sound that feels intimate and contemporary. The track was also followed by a dim-lit, calming music video featuring the two artists lip syncing the new record.
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The collaboration arrives during an exciting chapter in Parks’ career following the release of her third studio album, ‘Ambiguous Desire’. The record marked a new direction for the Mercury Prize-winning singer-songwriter, embracing themes of self-discovery while retaining the emotional fluency that has defined her work since her breakthrough tracks such as ‘Too Good’ and ‘Black Dog’ on her 2021 album ‘Collapsed Sunbeams’.
Glacier, known for her genre-defying style, has built a reputation for pairing minimalist rap with atmospheric production and poetic lyricism. Her contribution compliments Parks’ reflective songwriting, creating a conversation between two distinctive voices who share an appreciation for vulnerability and storytelling. Parks delivers melodic verses filled with warmth and quiet resilience, while Glacier’s measured cadence introduces contrast and texture.
Fans have already praised the collaboration across social media, with many highlighting the natural chemistry between the pair and calling for more collaborative releases in the future. The song also reflects a growing trend of cross-genre collaborations within the UK music scene, where artists continue to blur the boundaries between indie, R&B, alternative rap, and electronic music.
For Parks, the release reinforces her willingness to experiment and explore, while staying true to her signature style. Since emerging with ‘Collapsed in Sunbeams’ and following it with ‘My Soft Machine’, she has consistently expanded her musical sounds without losing the emotional authenticity that first resonated with listeners. John Glacier, meanwhile, continues to cement her reputation as one of Britain’s most innovative voices, making this partnership a fitting meeting of two forward-thinking artists in our current charts.
