Lord Huron Partners with Kristen Stewart for Haunting New Single “Who Laughs Last?”

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Lord Huron’s “Who Laughs Last?” features Kristen Stewart in her recording debut, blending spoken word and cinematic noir soundscapes.

Lord Huron returns with an electrifying new single, “Who Laughs Last?” marking the band’s first original release in two years. Featuring Academy Award-nominated actress Kristen Stewart in her recording debut, the track takes listeners on a dark, cinematic journey. Released via Mercury Records, the song blends brooding spoken word, dramatic instrumentation, and Lord Huron’s unmistakable artistry.

The track opens with a rumbling guitar riff and a pulse-quickening beat. Kristen Stewart’s poetic spoken word performance sets the tone with evocative reflections, such as: “It made me feel something I never felt before…something between awestruck and horrified.” The tension builds, culminating in Ben Schneider’s striking vocal hook: “You don’t remember what I said, but you’ll remember what I did.”

Accompanied by a visually stunning, Lynchian film-noir-inspired video starring Stewart, the single offers an immersive multi-sensory experience.

On working with Stewart, Schneider shared: “I’d been a fan of Kristen since seeing her work with Olivier Assayas. Her voice kept coming to mind while writing the song, so I took a chance and reached out. To my surprise, she was interested. She immediately understood the concept and brought amazing ideas to both the song and video. It was truly a dream collaboration.”

“Who Laughs Last?” is just the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling new era for Lord Huron, leaving fans eager for what’s next.