Christine and the Queens unveils new single "Tears can be so soft"

In the accompanying music video for “Tears can be so soft”, Chris moves through the streets of Los Angeles, completely immersed in the rhythm of the track. The video was directed by Chris and is an ode to creativity and self-expression.

In the inspiration behind the single, Chris says: “Tears can be so soft was born out of the marriage of a Marvin Gaye sample that caught my attention, this intoxicating, elegant, almost poised in its melancholy string arrangement.” Chris wanted a sound that would create “this deep sense of almost womb-like, hypnotic space where the voice could soar in its loneliness,” an “interplay between the suffering that motivates tears and the gentle healing effect they can have.”

“Tears can be so soft” is the third single from PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE, which follows on from lead single "To be honest", and the 070 Shake collaboration "True Love", released last month.

The album is written, performed, and produced by Christine and the Queens, with co-production by Mike Dean (Lana Del Rey, Beyonce). It will also feature an as-yet-unreleased guest appearance from Madonna.