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Chappell Roan teases possible release for anticipated single ‘The Subway'
Video teaser for Chappell Roan's upcoming single 'The Subway.' pic.twitter.com/ktHjc24BpN — Pop Base (@PopBase) July 23, 2025
Interestingly, while the song's title references public transit, the ads were not posted in subway stations, but rather on telephone poles around the city. The cryptic messaging includes the tagline, 'Going through a break up? Get Bangs!' — further fueling speculation.
Chappell Roan's new single 'The Subway' will seemingly be released on August 1st, as hinted at on a new poster. pic.twitter.com/rbh0Y1sU8g — Pop Base (@PopBase) July 23, 2025
Roan first debuted 'The Subway' live in the summer of 2024 during her Governors Ball performance. Since then, the emotional ballad about unexpectedly seeing an ex on the train has become a staple in her festival sets, including appearances at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and most recently, Primavera Sound in June.
Despite its popularity on stage, a studio version has yet to surface. In an April interview on the Las Culturistas podcast, Roan admitted the recording process for 'The Subway' had been challenging. 'Some songs just work live... and they don't work in the studio,' she said, adding that the final version will 'feel different, and different doesn't always mean worse.'
She also described struggling with 'demo-itis' — the tendency to become attached to early demo recordings, even when the finished product is technically stronger.
Following similar delays with her previous single 'The Giver,' which premiered on Saturday Night Live before its official release months later, fans are hopeful that 'The Subway' will finally arrive on August 1. Roan has not officially confirmed the date, but signs point to new music coming soon.
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