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In March 2025, following the release of the Sugababes' single "[[Jungle (Sugababes song)|Jungle]]", the group announced during an interview with ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'' magazine that further music was on the way, with [[Mutya Buena]] sharing there were "other singles that [they] were about to release".<ref name="Clash 1">{{cite magazine |author1=Clash Music |title=It's a Jungle Out There |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/features/its-a-jungle-out-there-clash-meets-sugababes/ |magazine=[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]] |publisher=Music Republic Ltd |access-date=22 March 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250322175006/https://www.clashmusic.com/features/its-a-jungle-out-there-clash-meets-sugababes/ |archive-date=22 March 2025 |location=United Kingdom |issn= 1743-0801 |date=20 March 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Keisha Buchanan]] also told ''[[NME]]'' prior to the song's release that "there's not going to be long gaps [between singles] because [the group] have a good body of work waiting." Whilst [[Siobhán Donaghy]] told the same publication, "We have another single coming that's even more of a bop, but it could remind you of another [Sugababes] era, so it couldn’t come first."<ref name="NME 1">{{cite magazine |last1=Levine |first1=Nick |title=Sugababes on "unexpected" new single 'Jungle' and being "ghosted" by ex-label: "We're standing behind art we're proud of" |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/sugababes-on-unexpected-new-single-jungle-and-being-ghosted-by-ex-label-were-standing-behind-art-were-proud-of-3844965 |magazine=[[NME]] |access-date=15 March 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250315154229/https://www.nme.com/news/music/sugababes-on-unexpected-new-single-jungle-and-being-ghosted-by-ex-label-were-standing-behind-art-were-proud-of-3844965 |archive-date=15 March 2025 |location=United Kingdom |issn=0028-6362 |date=13 March 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> Released independently, distribution for the single is handled by [[The Orchard (company)|the Orchard]].<ref name="The Line of Best Fit 1">{{cite web |last1=Kelly |first1=Tyler Damara |title=Sugababes unveil surprise single, "Weeds" |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/sugababes-unveil-surprise-single-weeds |website=[[The Line of Best Fit]] |access-date=8 April 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250408151927/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/sugababes-unveil-surprise-single-weeds |archive-date=8 April 2025 |location=United Kingdom |date=8 April 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref>
In March 2025, following the release of the Sugababes' single "[[Jungle (Sugababes song)|Jungle]]", the group announced during an interview with ''[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]]'' magazine that further music was on the way, with [[Mutya Buena]] sharing there were "other singles that [they] were about to release".<ref name="Clash 1">{{cite magazine |author1=Clash Music |title=It's a Jungle Out There |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/features/its-a-jungle-out-there-clash-meets-sugababes/ |magazine=[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]] |publisher=Music Republic Ltd |access-date=22 March 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250322175006/https://www.clashmusic.com/features/its-a-jungle-out-there-clash-meets-sugababes/ |archive-date=22 March 2025 |location=United Kingdom |issn= 1743-0801 |date=20 March 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Keisha Buchanan]] also told ''[[NME]]'' prior to the song's release that "there's not going to be long gaps [between singles] because [the group] have a good body of work waiting." Whilst [[Siobhán Donaghy]] told the same publication, "We have another single coming that's even more of a bop, but it could remind you of another [Sugababes] era, so it couldn’t come first."<ref name="NME 1">{{cite magazine |last1=Levine |first1=Nick |title=Sugababes on "unexpected" new single 'Jungle' and being "ghosted" by ex-label: "We're standing behind art we're proud of" |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/sugababes-on-unexpected-new-single-jungle-and-being-ghosted-by-ex-label-were-standing-behind-art-were-proud-of-3844965 |magazine=[[NME]] |access-date=15 March 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250315154229/https://www.nme.com/news/music/sugababes-on-unexpected-new-single-jungle-and-being-ghosted-by-ex-label-were-standing-behind-art-were-proud-of-3844965 |archive-date=15 March 2025 |location=United Kingdom |issn=0028-6362 |date=13 March 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> Released independently, distribution for the single is handled by [[The Orchard (company)|the Orchard]].<ref name="The Line of Best Fit 1">{{cite web |last1=Kelly |first1=Tyler Damara |title=Sugababes unveil surprise single, "Weeds" |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/sugababes-unveil-surprise-single-weeds |website=[[The Line of Best Fit]] |access-date=8 April 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250408151927/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/sugababes-unveil-surprise-single-weeds |archive-date=8 April 2025 |location=United Kingdom |date=8 April 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref>


The release of "Weeds" coincided with the commencement of their [[Sugababes '25 Tour|'25 Tour]].<ref name="Dork 1">{{cite magazine |last1=Taylor |first1=Sam |title=Sugababes have released surprise new single 'Weeds' ahead of their arena tour |url=https://readdork.com/news/sugababes-weeds-new-single/ |magazine=[[Dork (magazine)|Dork]] |publisher=The Bunker Publishing Ltd |access-date=8 April 2025 |archive-url=http://archive.today/2025.04.08-151149/https://readdork.com/news/sugababes-weeds-new-single/ |archive-date=8 April 2025 |location=United Kingdom |date=8 April 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> In a press statement, the group called the song "one of the most beautiful songs we’ve ever worked on", while revealing it was about "growing together".<ref name="Stereoboard 1">{{cite web |last1=Stickler |first1=Jon |title=Sugababes Post New Single Weeds |url=https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/247256/9 |website=Stereoboard |access-date=8 April 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250408152732/https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/247256/9 |archive-date=8 April 2025 |location=United Kingdom |date=8 April 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref>
On 6 April 2025, the group posted a teaser video on [[Instagram]] promoting their [[Sugababes '25 Tour|'25 Tour]], which featured a red flower blooming and a snippet of "Weeds" playing in the background.<ref name="Dork 1">{{cite magazine |last1=Taylor |first1=Sam |title=Sugababes have released surprise new single 'Weeds' ahead of their arena tour |url=https://readdork.com/news/sugababes-weeds-new-single/ |magazine=[[Dork (magazine)|Dork]] |publisher=The Bunker Publishing Ltd |access-date=8 April 2025 |archive-url=http://archive.today/2025.04.08-151149/https://readdork.com/news/sugababes-weeds-new-single/ |archive-date=8 April 2025 |location=United Kingdom |date=8 April 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> The following day, Sugababes officially announced "Weeds" as their next single, and confirmed its release for 8 April 2025.<ref name="Dork 1"/> The release coincided with the commencement of their tour, with the group performing the song for the first time during the set list that evening.<ref name="Dork 1"/> In a press statement, the group called the song "one of the most beautiful songs we’ve ever worked on", while revealing it was about "growing together".<ref name="Stereoboard 1">{{cite web |last1=Stickler |first1=Jon |title=Sugababes Post New Single Weeds |url=https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/247256/9 |website=Stereoboard |access-date=8 April 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250408152732/https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/247256/9 |archive-date=8 April 2025 |location=United Kingdom |date=8 April 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==

Revision as of 17:53, 8 April 2025

"Weeds"
Single by Sugababes
Released8 April 2025 (2025-04-08)
Length3:05
LabelSelf-released
Songwriters
ProducerJon Shave
Sugababes singles chronology
"Jungle"
(2025) 		"Weeds"
(2025)

"Weeds" is a song by English girl group Sugababes. Written by the group, Jon Shave, Anya Jones, Jeff Young, Sam Harper and Tove Burman, and produced by Shave, it was self-released on 8 April 2025.

Lyrically, the song is about "growing together". Following its release, "Weeds" was well received by music critics, who described the song as "sultry", and praised the group for their harmonies.

Background and release

In March 2025, following the release of the Sugababes' single "Jungle", the group announced during an interview with Clash magazine that further music was on the way, with Mutya Buena sharing there were "other singles that [they] were about to release".[1] Keisha Buchanan also told NME prior to the song's release that "there's not going to be long gaps [between singles] because [the group] have a good body of work waiting." Whilst Siobhán Donaghy told the same publication, "We have another single coming that's even more of a bop, but it could remind you of another [Sugababes] era, so it couldn’t come first."[2] Released independently, distribution for the single is handled by the Orchard.[3]

On 6 April 2025, the group posted a teaser video on Instagram promoting their '25 Tour, which featured a red flower blooming and a snippet of "Weeds" playing in the background.[4] The following day, Sugababes officially announced "Weeds" as their next single, and confirmed its release for 8 April 2025.[4] The release coincided with the commencement of their tour, with the group performing the song for the first time during the set list that evening.[4] In a press statement, the group called the song "one of the most beautiful songs we’ve ever worked on", while revealing it was about "growing together".[5]

Reception

In response to the release, Dork described the song as "atmospheric".[4] In their review, DIY contributor Daisy Carter referred to the song as "sultry", noting the group's "signature gossamer harmonies". She further compared the "more tender" song to its predecessor, which she described as "dancefloor-filler".[6] Clash described the song as "slow-burn", while noting songwriter Anya Jones "helped elevate" the group's vision.[7]

Release history

"Weeds" release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 8 April 2025
Self-released [8][9]

References

  1. ^ Clash Music (20 March 2025). "It's a Jungle Out There". Clash. United Kingdom: Music Republic Ltd. ISSN 1743-0801. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  2. ^ Levine, Nick (13 March 2025). "Sugababes on "unexpected" new single 'Jungle' and being "ghosted" by ex-label: "We're standing behind art we're proud of"". NME. United Kingdom. ISSN 0028-6362. Archived from the original on 15 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  3. ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (8 April 2025). "Sugababes unveil surprise single, "Weeds"". The Line of Best Fit. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d Taylor, Sam (8 April 2025). "Sugababes have released surprise new single 'Weeds' ahead of their arena tour". Dork. United Kingdom: The Bunker Publishing Ltd. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  5. ^ Stickler, Jon (8 April 2025). "Sugababes Post New Single Weeds". Stereoboard. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  6. ^ Carter, Daisy (8 April 2025). "Sugababes celebrate start of 2025 UK/Ireland tour with sultry new single 'Weeds'". DIY. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  7. ^ Murray, Robin (8 April 2025). "Sugababes Share Slow-Burn Single 'Weeds'". Clash. United Kingdom: Music Republic Ltd. ISSN 1743-0801. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  8. ^ Sugababes. "Weeds – Single by Sugababes". United Kingdom: Apple Music. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  9. ^ Sugababes. "Sugababes – Weeds". Norway: Tidal. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
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