Poppy Shares New Single “Guardian”, A Vivid Window Into the Universe of Upcoming Album Empty Hands, Out January 23

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Today, powerhouse and subversive performance artist Poppy gives listeners a larger glimpse into her upcoming album with a new single, “Guardian.” Poppy’s highly-awaited upcoming record, Empty Hands, is out on January 23 via Sumerian Records.

“Guardian” is the latest in a series of singles that establish Poppy as an absolute force in the metal space and beyond. On the track, urgent guitar riffs marry with thunderous percussion against euphonious, infectious vocals from Poppy. She continues to evade the boundaries of genre to create her own vision of what metal can and should be.

LISTEN TO “GUARDIAN” HERE

WATCH THE “GUARDIAN” VISUALIZER HERE

“Poppy may well be the most unpredictable creative the alternative scene has ever produced”
-Louder
 
“a musical polymath”
-Pitchfork

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​​”Guardian” follows a series of successes in 2025. Earlier this year, “Suffocate,” her collaboration with Knocked Loose, was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards. She previously made history in 2021 as the first-ever female solo nominee in that category for her solo track “BLOODMONEY.”
 
Most recently, Poppy shared “Bruised Sky,” produced and co-written by Jordan Fish, alongside the news of her upcoming album. The track followed “Unravel,” which she also worked on with Jordan Fish, an enigmatic cover of WHAM’s holiday favorite “Last Christmas,” exclusively for Spotify, and a musical tour de force in collaboration with Amy Lee and Courtney LaPlante titled “End of You.” Upon release, “End of You” was immediately met with widespread praise and debuted at no.1 on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart (listen / watch the music video HERE).
 
Empty Hands soon marks Poppy’s seventh studio album, and with each new release, she crystallises her identity as a true visionary unconcerned with genre. The album draws from eclectic influences, with industrial elements, pop sensibilities, and moments that call back to Poppy’s surrealist roots with her signature uncanny, machine-like voice. Today, she shares the project’s track list. See below for the full list.
 
To prepare for her new chapter, Poppy closed out the second leg of her They’re All Around Us tour, continuing a nearly year-long celebration of her critically acclaimed album Negative Spaces. This was followed by several dates as support for Linkin Park on their South American tour. Next, she plans to visit Australia and Europe on her newly announced 2026 Constantly Nowhere tour. Visit Poppy’s website HERE to purchase tickets and keep up with the latest. Full details below. 

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Tuesday 20 Jan, 2026 - Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
Wednesday 21 Jan, 2026 - Roundhouse, Sydney
Thursday 22 Jan, 2026 - Forum, Melbourne
Saturday 24 Jan, 2026 - Hindley St. Music Hall, Adelaide
Monday 26 Jan, 2026 - Metropolis, Fremantle

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