Beabadoobee releases Switchblade as the second single from her forthcoming album Pylon, due September 18 via Dirty Hit and Interscope, continuing the shift toward a harder, shoegaze-tinged alt-rock sound. The track explores themes of self-defense and bravery, framed by Beabadoobee’s signature blend of introspective lyricism and layered guitar textures, with critics noting its 90s emo pastiche. Pylon features a constellation of collaborators across tracks, including Hayley Williams, Chino Moreno, Pinegrove’s Evan Stephens Hall, Brendan Yates from Turnstile, and The 1975’s Matty Healy and George Daniels, while Switchblade itself centers Beabadoobee’s own voice. The artist has also announced an extensive arena tour across North America, the UK, and Europe to support the album. Critics describe Switchblade as a fitting, emotionally cathartic companion to Sun Has Set, underscoring Beabadoobee’s evolving artistry and the album’s broader range and ambition.