These New Puritans have unveiled “Industrial Love Song,” a hauntingly cinematic new track featuring Caroline Polachek. The single arrives as part of a double A-side release alongside “Bells,” previewing the band’s newly announced album Crooked Wing, due out May 23.
Described by Jack Barnett as a “duet between two cranes on a building site,” the song blends surreal lyricism with stark industrial textures and delicate vocal interplay between Barnett and Polachek. The unconventional metaphor frames a restrained yet deeply human love song — one that unfolds through shadow and steel rather than sentimentality.
“It’s progressive music made with instruments that have been around for hundreds of years,” adds George Barnett, emphasizing the timeless-yet-forward nature of the band’s sound.
A striking music video, directed by longtime collaborator Harley Weir, premiered alongside the track, deepening the visual world around “Industrial Love Song.” Polachek and These New Puritans last shared a creative connection during the Inside the Rose era, but this track marks their first full-fledged collaboration on record.
“Industrial Love Song” and “Bells” offer an early glimpse into Crooked Wing’s sonically rich and emotionally surreal landscape — an album six years in the making that promises to be one of the most immersive works of 2025.
Photo credit: Mehreen Rizvi
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