Ava Max Is 'Torn' Between Love And Hate On Her Disco-Inspired New Single

Sweet nevertheless psycho, long hair although a bob... Ava Max is the queen of contrasts, and that theme extends to her latest release, "Torn."


The new single arrived on Monday (August 19) alongside a comic book-style lyric video that playfully dials up the drama. "I can't get enough, can't take anymore / Oh no, now baby I'm torn," the VMA Best New Artist nominee sings over disco-tinged production that interpolates ABBA's classic "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man Immediately after Midnight)." Despite the conflicting relationship at the heart of it, "Torn" is dance-pop excellence, and further proof that she and producer Cirkut — the mastermind beyond "Sweet Nevertheless Psycho" and thus Am I" — are a match made in musical heaven.


Speaking of the inspiration in back of "Torn," Max mentioned in a press release, "Love and hate are two of the strongest emotions we feel in relationships. 'Torn' explores the struggle between them that each person can relate to. I'm so excited to share my new single with the world! Keep your eyes peeled for the video coming soon…"


"Torn" follows the dual release of Max's "Freaking Me Out" and "Blood, Sweat & Tears," which arrived last month. Next up, the 25-year-old is performing live on the VMA pre-show, alongside Megan Thee Stallion and CNCO. Visualize her efficiency any time the VMAs air live on Monday, August 26 at 8 p.M. ET!