Boston-based cinematic electronic rock duo Arrows of Athena return with their new single “Abandoned Love,” out now via their own Belhaven Records. Written and recorded during sessions at Monza Studio, the track centers on emotional closeness maintained across physical distance, inspired by vocalist and lyricist Jac-Lyn Gibson reflecting on her marriage while working apart from her husband. The song captures that sense of presence felt even when someone is far away.
“Abandoned Love” is a high-intensity blend of electronic alt-rock, driven by pulsing synths, heavy guitars, and a glossy, kinetic core. The song marks the duo’s first release since their 2024 debut album ‘The Ghost Archives’ and continues the collaboration between Gibson and multi-instrumentalist and producer Scott Lerner. “The concept of our busy lives and coming home to one another at the end of the day just spilled out of me,” Gibson shares. “I think it’s a great testament to how love, although sometimes abandoned, can conquer all.”
Serving as a thematic and sonic bridge, “Abandoned Love” also acts as the first glimpse of Arrows of Athena’s forthcoming sophomore album ‘Daydreaming’, due in early 2026. The track builds on the foundation set by debut single “Reckless Heart,” expanding the project’s palette of ’90s-inspired electronic rock, dance beats, and melodic urgency. “It felt like a great follow up musically,” Gibson explains, describing the song as a continuation of a story centered on commitment, change, and connection.
Arrows of Athena emerged during the pandemic after Gibson and Lerner, longtime collaborators dating back to their time in Boston rock band Pure Fiction, reconnected creatively. Since then, the duo have carved out a distinctive sound that balances pop hooks, abrasive textures, and introspective lyricism. With ‘Daydreaming’ in progress and the possibility of live performances on the horizon, “Abandoned Love” marks a clear step forward into the next phase of the project.