Rhiannon New Song Release Details
The latest Rhiannon new song, titled "Breathe Me Back to Life," was released on February 14, 2025, through Atlantic Records. The track runs 3 minutes and 42 seconds and is available on major digital stores and streaming platforms. The single is the lead release from her upcoming sixth studio album, produced by Max Martin and Shellback. The official audio was uploaded to her verified YouTube channel on the same day as the digital release. The song is also distributed to over 150 countries via the streaming aggregator DistroKid. The release follows a 6-month hiatus after her previous single "Neon Glow."
The track listing for the parent album has not been fully confirmed, but "Breathe Me Back to Life" is confirmed as the opening track. The cover art was designed by Samuel Burgess-Johnson and features a high-contrast portrait with a blue color palette. The song is registered with ASCAP under the title "Breathe Me Back to Life" with songwriting credits for Rhiannon, Max Martin, and Shellback. The official lyric video premiered on her Vevo page the same day as the audio release. The song is also available in Dolby Atmos spatial audio on Apple Music. The first 48 hours of availability saw the track added to over 50 official editorial playlists globally.
Chart Performance and Streaming Numbers
In its first tracking week, the Rhiannon new song debuted at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. It entered the Global 200 chart at number 8 with 45.2 million streams outside the United States. On the Spotify Global Top 50, the track peaked at number 3 within 36 hours of release. The song also reached number 1 on the Apple Music Top 100 charts in 12 countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia. On the UK Singles Chart, it debuted at number 6 with 38,000 combined sales in its first week. The RIAA certified the single Gold within 10 days of release based on U.S. streaming and sales data.
The YouTube music video for "Breathe Me Back to Life" accumulated 28.4 million views in its first week. The video was directed by Dave Meyers and features a minimalist visual aesthetic with a single continuous shot. The audio-only version on Spotify has been added to 12,000 user-generated playlists in the first 5 days. On TikTok, the song has been used in over 1.2 million videos as of the first full week. The song is currently ranked at number 22 on the Spotify Global Daily Top 50 as of the latest available data. The Shazam global chart placed the track at number 9 in its first full tracking week.
Commercial Impact and Label Strategy
The Rhiannon new song generated an estimated 1.8 million equivalent units in its first week, driven primarily by streaming. Atlantic Records confirmed the track is the fastest-selling single of her career in terms of first-week equivalent units. The song's success is attributed to a coordinated release strategy across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Spotify Canvas. The label deployed a $2 million digital ad spend across Meta and Google platforms in the first 10 days. Rhiannon's streaming numbers on Spotify increased by 34% week-over-week following the release. The single is projected to contribute over $4 million in gross revenue in its first quarter based on current streaming rates.
The parent album is scheduled for release in Q3 2025, with pre-orders opening on the official website and major retailers. The album will be available in CD, vinyl, and digital formats, with a deluxe edition including 4 bonus tracks. Atlantic Records has not yet announced a second single from the album, but industry tracking suggests a follow-up could arrive in May