Your favorite new lady group XO have unleashed their newest single ‘Actual Mates’ — 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 Mates’ cements their place amongst pop’s most fun new voices. Produced by John Ryan (Sabrina Carpenter, One Route, 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 acquired one thing you possibly can’t perceive…” the ladies tease with an undisputed sense of confidence and sass throughout the highest of Ryan’s pulsating manufacturing, earlier than concluding: “I’ve acquired associates, actual associates, acquired 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 tune in their very own experiences of friendship, feminine solidarity, and self-discovery.
XO — Actual Mates (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 means of fan-favourite ‘Ponytail’.
Now, the ladies are incomes their stripes the old school means: 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 tune, one efficiency, one singalong at a time.
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