Chloe Slater channels urgency and heartbreak in new single “War Crimes”

Chloe Slater, a singer-songwriter from Manchester, has released a new song called "War Crimes" that is bold and uncompromising. It is a turning point in her sound. The song was first played on BBC Radio 1's Future Artists with Sian Eleri. It is both timely and very personal, showing that Slater is becoming more confident as a writer who isn't afraid to write about the world's most serious problems.

"War Crimes" is Slater's first real protest song. She wrote it in response to the ongoing genocide in Palestine and the UK government's lackluster response. The song was made by Slater, Iain Berryman, Jack Shuter, and Joe Keogh, and Ash Workman and Shute produced it. It combines the melodic style of her first two EPs with a more urgent, politically charged energy.

The single's cover art, which was made by Palestinian artist Ahmed Al Da'alsa, shows what life is like in Gaza. This gives the song a visual story that fits with its message. Slater is also selling limited-edition items with Al Da'alsa's artwork on them. The money from these sales will go toward helping him move, which is another way the song shows its commitment to meaningful action.

"War Crimes" walks a fine line between sadness and defiance in both its music and lyrics. Slater's voice is heavy with both disappointment and determination. She is speaking to people who feel let down by the UK Labour Party's move to the right under Keir Starmer. The song's writing is a step forward from her earlier work, showing that the artist is entering a new, socially aware phase without losing the closeness that first drew people to her music.

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