GRAMMY® and BRIT-nominated, Diamond-selling British band Glass Animals has just unveiled their latest single, “A Tear In Space (Airlock),” from their highly anticipated fourth studio album, I Love You So F***ing Much, slated for release on July 19th via Republic Records. The single’s release is accompanied by a new music video, and it comes with the exciting news that Glass Animals’global hit “Heat Waves” has earned RIAA Diamond Certification, making it the 15th Diamond alternative song ever and the first by an international band to achieve this milestone.
I Love You So F***ing Much delves into the multifaceted nature of love. “A Tear In Space (Airlock)” examines a love so consuming that it forces one to lose their sense of self, becoming almost invisible in the process. This track addresses themes of control, dominance, and the paradoxical pleasure and pain of surrendering to another’s desires. The album explores vast themes of scale and perspective—what is a tear in space? A seemingly insignificant droplet that becomes a vast galaxy when viewed from a different perspective. With its retro-futuristic production, the album navigates the shapelessness of love, expanding from a teardrop in an airlock to an entire universe.
Directors Taylor Fauntleroy and Drew Kirsch discussed the creation of the video for “A Tear In Space (Airlock).” Originally sparked by Dave’s idea of being in a wind tunnel with objects thrown at him, they had to adapt to avoid potential dangers. The video aims to visually represent the emotional experience of the song, illustrating the struggle of trying to connect with someone who resists, pulling and stretching until identity is lost. Dave adds, “The roses, the dining table, the candles, and the suit symbolize love and care, all set against a cold, scientific machine made of blades that destroy. The closer you get, the faster the blades, peeling layers off until nothing remains.”
In April, Glass Animals announced their extensive 44-date world tour, Human Music Group Sensations Glass Animals: TOUR OF EARTH. This tour will take the band across North America, Europe, and the UK, starting in the US this August and ending at London’s The O2 Arena on November 7th. The tour will feature the band headlining their largest venues yet, including iconic locations such as Madison Square Garden in New York and The Gorge Amphitheatre in Seattle. To give fans a taste of their new album, Glass Animals embarked on a global pop-up tour last month, playing intimate venues in California, Mexico, Australia, and Indonesia. They have also announced a pop-up show in London at EartH in Hackney on June 11th, where they will debut new songs.
I Love You So F***ing Much follows their critically acclaimed 2020 album, Dreamland, which sold over 12 million copies globally and produced the record-breaking hit “Heat Waves.” This song became the biggest international hit from a British band in nearly 30 years, the first to reach #1 with a single writer and producer since Pharrell’s “Happy,” and garnered support from some of the pop world’s biggest acts. The creation of I Love You So F***ing Much was fueled by an existential crisis, as Dave grappled with his newfound global stardom during the lockdown. Isolated in a storm, he questioned the universe and the human experience, particularly love. Accepting his introverted nature, Dave realized that human connection and love are far more significant and complex than anything else.
To engage fans with the sci-fi-inspired world of I Love You So F***ing Much, Glass Animals created a landing page asking existential questions, reminiscent of Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. This interactive experience continued the band’s tradition of connecting deeply with their fans, sparking conversations about the power of love in a seemingly cold world.
Glass Animals’ rise to fame, marked by the pandemic release of Dreamland and the global success of “Heat Waves,” has cemented their status as one of the biggest British contemporary bands. They have achieved GRAMMY® and BRIT nominations, topped charts, and amassed over 44 billion global streams. I Love You So F***ing Much is an album that explores the complexities of love and human connections, reminding us that while we may never fully understand love, it is the emotions it evokes that make us human. As Glass Animals embarks on their new journey with this profound album, they invite fans to explore these themes alongside them, expressing a simple yet powerful message: I Love You So F***ing Much.
