Chappell Roan is finally unveiling her long-held secret gem, "The Subway," to the eager masses. On July 28th, the Grammy-adorned vocalist took to Instagram with an announcement that sent ripples of excitement through her fanbase: the song would officially see the light of day on July 31st at 8 PM EST.
"The Subway out July 31, 8 PM EST," Roan, now 27, captioned a mesmerizing snapshot of herself seemingly submerged beneath a sea of fiery red locks, which fans have deduced to be the album cover's artwork. This long-anticipated revelation marks over a year since Roan first wowed audiences with her heartfelt rendition of the ballad during her 2024 Governors Ball set. Since then, she has kept the song's flame burning bright on tour, transforming it into a live performance staple while leaving fans in eager suspense about when they could indulge in the studio version – until the present moment.
Earlier this month, keen-eyed admirers caught sight of Roan filming what appeared to be the music video for "The Subway," her signature Rapunzel-length hair trailing behind a taxi as she belted out lyrics from atop a fire escape. Now, the visual theme of this soon-to-be-released single makes perfect sense, given the official imagery accompanying it.
"The Subway" follows in the footsteps of her chart-climbing hit "The Giver," which soared to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the viral sensation "Good Luck, Babe!" As for a new album, patience may indeed be a virtue for Roan's devoted fans. The singer recently announced a series of pop-up shows, hinting at an upcoming hiatus to "withdraw and pen the next chapter of her musical journey."