# Chvrches Release Politically Charged Single

> Chvrches drop 'Roses' single with UK politics theme.
- Title: Chvrches Release Politically Charged Single · Rolling Stone
- Summary: Chvrches drop 'Roses' single with UK politics theme. Chvrches release politically tinged single 'Roses' after hiatus, linking to English folk song and UK…
- Keywords: chvrches, lauren mayberry, political music, english folk song, uk politics, music video, Release, Politically, Charged, Single, Rolling Stone
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chvrches-roses-single-music-video-1235630232
- Author: Emily Zemler
- Published: 2026-09-23T07:26:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chvrches, lauren mayberry, political music, english folk song, uk politics, music video
## New Single Drop
Chvrches release first new song since hiatus.
## Political Message
Song critiques uk political state with folk song reference.

> Raise a glass to delusions of the good days of blood and wine; of pearls for swine
## Band Statement
Mayberry says song is band's most coherent vision.

> This is the longest break we had ever taken between albums
## Performance Dates
Two charity shows in october: glasgow and london.
## Charity Goal
Proceeds from october shows go to charity.
## Key takeaway

Chvrches release politically tinged single 'Roses' after hiatus, linking to English folk song and UK political commentary.