Mae Stephens releases “Blue” today, a new single co-written and co-produced with Dutch producer Morgan Avenue (Rita Ora, Cher Lloyd) and Jheynner Argote Frias. The track reunites Stephens with the creative partnership behind her viral Gold-certified breakout “If We Ever Broke Up,” which earned certifications across the UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, Brazil, and Poland. “‘Blue’ has such a personal unique touch to it,” Stephens says. “The ‘Blue Line’ is something I created as sometimes anger just isn’t the way to go. Crossing a blue line results in disappointment and simply a means to an end. It’s fed up and tired of the same thing, drying up that last drop of hope you had for the other person or the relationship you share.”
Stephens goes deep on the making of the track. “We had so much fun creating this song and playing around with the structure, as ‘Blue’ has an intro leading into the first verse which I’ve never done before,” she says. “I remember recording so many versions of the chorus to find that perfect sweep of the melody that conveyed the level of emotion blue represents. There are so many technical things woven into this song that truly make it special thanks to Mo and Jay, two absolutely incredible musicians.” The accompanying video, centered on two dancers performing a raw ballet routine, builds to Stephens stepping into frame in a black wedding gown and veil. “Blue” follows recent single “Done With U” and arrives ahead of an eleven-date UK headline tour opening March 18 in Norwich.
MAE STEPHENS UK TOUR DATES:
March 18 — Norwich — Norwich Arts Centre
March 19 — Sheffield — Sidney & Matilda
March 21 — Edinburgh — Sneaky Pete’s
March 22 — Newcastle — The Cluny
March 24 — Nottingham — Bodega Social Club
March 25 — Birkenhead — Future Yard CIC
March 27 — Cardiff — Clwb Ifor Bach
March 28 — Bristol — The Louisiana
March 29 — Tunbridge Wells — Tunbridge Wells Forum
March 31 — Bedford — Bedford Esquires
April 1 — London — The Lower Third