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New Radicals Release First New Song in 28 Years, “One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)”: Stream
Alternative rock duo New Radicals have returned with their first original material in nearly three decades, releasing "One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)" as the title track for an upcoming romantic comedy starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner. The film explores a fictional scenario where unmarried individuals are permitted one night annually to pursue relationships outside conventional rules. The new single maintains the duo's established stylistic signature of piano-anchored pop arranged in a nineties aesthetic.
The release represents a return to original songwriting for the band following an extended hiatus. Principal members Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois largely stepped back from the industry after a 1999 tour, though Alexander pursued substantial work composing songs for other successful recording artists over the intervening years. Recent years have seen selective reunions, including a 2021 inaugural performance and several cover songs and updated recordings released during 2024.
In short
- New Radicals released their first original song in 28 years as the theme for a romantic comedy film
- The track maintains the band's signature nineties-era piano-forward pop sound
- Gregg Alexander stepped away from touring in 1999 but remained active composing hits for other artists
Explained simply
New Radicals are an American alternative rock duo best known for the 1998 hit “You Get What You Give”. The group is led by songwriter Gregg Alexander, with Danielle Brisebois also a key member; after a short period of touring, they stepped back from performing and releasing music.
Alexander continued writing songs for other artists during the hiatus, while the duo reunited occasionally for performances and recordings. Their piano-led pop sound is associated with the 1990s, giving their return to original songwriting a link to the period when they first became known.