On Thursday (February 27), Halsey released their new punk rock-influenced single, “Safeword,” accompanied by a daring dominatrix-themed music video directed by Lana Jay Lackey. Halsey teased the release of “Safeword” on X throughout the week, building the anticipation for their first new material since the October 2024 release of the musician’s fifth studio album, The Great Impersonator. Halsey’s new single represents a bold departure from the poppier sound of the last record, with a blistering, edgy tone to the standalone track that is enhanced by the power dynamic at play in the erotically-charged music video. Halsey’s For My Last Trick: The Tour gets underway in May, with the singer sharing what fans can expect during a recent appearance on The Tonight Show. “I really like putting on a big show. The show can be quite aggressive. I’m like a little demon. I get out there and have to exorcise some stuff.” (Rolling Stone)