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FLORENCE PUGH STARS IN NEW YUNGBLUD VIDEO
Yungblud released a brand new single today; the heart wrenching ballad, ‘Zombie’.
The release of the track will be followed by the premiere of its music video at 4pm. On Wednesday, Yungblud teased a preview on social media, revealing that the video will star the Academy Award-nominated actress Florence Pugh. The music video for ‘Zombie’, directed by Charlie Sarsfield and produced by Untold Studios, will go live at 4pm. Last month, Yungblud showed his support for Florence Pugh, attending the European premiere of Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’, in which Pugh stars.
‘Zombie’ is the third single from Yungblud’s forthcoming album, ‘Idols’, out on 20th June. His most ambitious project yet, ‘Idols’ is the first part of a double album, with the release date of part two yet to be announced.
Speaking about the track, Yungblud explained, “The song was written initially about my grandmother going through serious injury and trauma, leading her to become a different person to who she was before. It’s about the feeling of deterioration and ugliness; shutting out the world and the people we love out of the fear of becoming a burden or an embarrassment.
He added, “We all want someone or something to comfort us no matter how we are right now or who we become in the future. But it’s f*cking scary.”
The song’s powerful video matches its message, with Pugh portraying a healthcare worker at her emotional brink, overwhelmed by grief and exhaustion.
Fans were treated to a preview of the track at Yungblud’s surprise London gig in March. The artist announced a last minute show at Scala, playing ‘Zombie’ to a packed out room.
The single’s release follows Yungblud’s recent appearance on BBC‘s The Interview with Laura Kuenssberg, where he discussed the inspiration behind his festival, Bludfest. The festival was born out of Yungblud‘s desire to present a curated lineup at an affordable cost to fans, fostering an inclusive, community-driven environment in the process. Bludfest returns for its second year on 21st June at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes.