Your favorite new woman group XO have unleashed their newest single ‘Actual Pals’ — a slick, swaggering slice of electro-pop co-written by Charli XCX. The observe marks the quintet’s boldest launch but, fusing punchy beats with an unapologetic message about loyalty, independence, and staying true to your squad.
The five-piece — made up of Emmy, Reanna, Shali, Summer time and Zoe — first made waves earlier this yr with their high-energy debut, and ‘Actual Pals’ cements their place amongst pop’s most enjoyable new voices. Produced by John Ryan (Sabrina Carpenter, One Course, Rita Ora) and Mattias Larsson (Britney Spears, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift), the observe carries Charli’s signature edge — shimmering synths, sharp hooks, and a rebellious streak that turns vulnerability into energy.
“I’ve bought one thing you may’t perceive…” the women tease with an undisputed sense of confidence and sass throughout the highest of Ryan’s pulsating manufacturing, earlier than concluding: “I’ve bought buddies, actual buddies, bought my again till the bitter finish.”
Charli XCX’s involvement provides one other layer of star energy, bringing her pop-avant sensibilities to XO’s distinctly British sound. The group additionally contributed to the writing, grounding the track in their very own experiences of friendship, feminine solidarity, and self-discovery.
XO — Actual Pals (Official Music Video)
On simply their second launch, the XO buzz is constructing quick! Their debut single ‘Lovesick’ earned early backing from BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing…, and even landed them their first-ever TV efficiency on Saturday Mash-Up! — the place they tore by fan-favourite ‘Ponytail’.
Now, the women are incomes their stripes the old school method: hitting colleges throughout the UK on an bold tour that’s turning school rooms into mini pop arenas. With infectious bangers and an empowering message at their core, XO are rapidly constructing a fiercely loyal following — one track, one efficiency, one singalong at a time.
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