Florence + The Machine’s New Song Captures An ‘Incredible, Celestial’ Rush

Today’s forecast calls for a “Sky Full of Song,” according to Florence + the Machine.


On Thursday (April 12), the musical group debuted its first new music since 2016: a warm, slow-building ballad that arrives alongside a similarly stunning music video.


“This was a song that just fell out of the sky totally formed,” singer Florence Welch mentioned in a statement. “Sometimes any time whenever you are performing you get so high, it’s hard to know how to come down. There really is this feeling of being cracked open, rushing endlessly outwards and upwards, and wanting somebody to hold you still, bring you back to yourself. It’s a phenomenal, celestial, although somehow lonely feeling.”


Welch’s ever-powerful voice is at the core of “Sky Full of Song,” which surrounds her with softly throbbing strings and layered background vocals. “I thought I was flying / Although maybe I’m dying tonight,” she sings. The AG Roja-directed video is identically sparse, zeroing in on abstract imagery and shots of Welch lying on the floor. It’s a gentle comfort, plus a much-welcome return from Welch and company.


According to a press release, a limited-edition vinyl version of “Sky Full of Song” will be released on April 21, this year’s Record Store Day. No word however on whether Florence + the Machine are also plotting a new album release, nevertheless they’ve already booked a slew of festival performances this summer, including FYF Fest in Los Angeles and San Francisco’s Outdoors Lands. Surely (hopefully!) We can expect much more from the musical group soon.