Susanna Hoffs has released two compelling new collaborations that will be featured in the upcoming film The Roses, a reimagining of the 1989 classic The War of the Roses. The film, directed by Jay Roach and starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch, will be in theaters on August 29th, with The Roses soundtrack available everywhere out now on Hollywood Records. Hoffs’ collaborations include “Happy Together” featuring Rufus Wainwright, and “Love Hurts” featuring Eric D. Johnson of Fruit Bats and Bonny Light Horseman.
Hoffs shared her deep connection to the tracks, noting that after seeing an early version of the film, she knew “Love Hurts” would be conceptually perfect, adding that she always loved the Emmylou Harris and Gram Parsons version. She described her recording with Eric D. Johnson, saying, “Singing live together, close to one another, is always so special.” Hoffs also praised her collaborator on the other track, saying, “Rufus is so emotional in his singing, and I’ve always loved that. The tone and beauty of his voice always dazzles me.” Hoffs, who released her debut novel This Bird Has Flown in 2023, continues her prolific career with her recent albums and these dynamic new singles.