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Poppy has revealed a new chapter: an album titled Empty Hands will arrive on January 23, produced and co-written with Jordan Fish. The announcement comes with a fresh single, “Bruised Sky,” and a tour that takes her from Australia to Europe. Fans can expect bold shifts in sound and striking visuals that continue the artist’s exploratory streak.
Poppy’s Empty Hands: release date and creative team
Poppy’s new album, Empty Hands, is due January 23. The record reunites her with Jordan Fish, who produced and co-wrote much of the material. Together they continue the heavy, experimental palette listeners heard on recent work. The announcement arrived shortly after Poppy released the single “Unravel.”
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“Bruised Sky” unpacks Poppy’s heavier side
The lead single, “Bruised Sky”, pushes Poppy toward metalcore dynamics. The track alternates between gritty, textured screams and clean, soaring choruses. Production leans on dense guitars and percussion, giving the song an explosive, mid-tempo thrust.
What to listen for
- Sharp mid-range screams in the verses.
- Clear, melodic choruses that open the song up.
- A heavy metalcore backbone that supports vocal contrast.
Video imagery: sci-fi apocalypse and transformation
The “Bruised Sky” video adopts a stark, apocalyptic sci-fi look. It trades the tornado motifs of “Unravel” for dystopian visuals. Both clips, however, seem linked by themes of change, collapse, and rebirth.
Expect eerie lighting, surreal landscapes, and symbolic imagery that echo Poppy’s ongoing interest in transformation and identity.
Constantly Nowhere Tour: dates, cities, and route
Poppy announced the Constantly Nowhere Tour to support Empty Hands. The trek begins in Australia before moving on to the UK and mainland Europe.
Australian leg (starts January 20):
- January 20 — Brisbane
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Adelaide
- Fremantle
UK/EU leg (starts March 4):
- March 4 — Glasgow
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Bristol
- London
European run (March 13–April 10):
- Beginning in the Netherlands
- Stops include France, Germany, Austria, Sweden, and Italy
- Finale scheduled in Finland
Recent projects and high-profile collaborations
Poppy has stayed busy on multiple fronts. In 2024 she released the album Negative Spaces. That record marked her first full collaboration with Jordan Fish.
Other notable work includes:
- A feature on Babymetal’s track “From Me to U” from Metal Forth.
- The September 4 single “End Of You” with Amy Lee and Courtney LaPlante.
- Guest appearances with Linkin Park on their South American tour, including a live performance of “One Step Closer.”
Each collaboration highlights Poppy’s range, from pop and electronic textures to bona fide heavy rock and metal moments.
What fans should watch for next
With Empty Hands, a striking new single, and a tour that spans continents, Poppy is positioning herself at the center of a heavier, more cinematic phase. New visuals and live shows may reveal how the album ties together its themes of upheaval and rebirth.
