Loren Heat ‘Belladonna’- Pop’s New Flame Isn’t Holding Back

There’s something thrilling happening in the UK pop underground — and its name is Loren Heat.

With the release of their latest single “Belladonna,” the North East-born artist continues a rapid ascent from local phenomenon to national breakout. This isn’t just another sleek pop single — it’s a bold, theatrical, and defiantly queer declaration of power.

Backed by tastemaker nods from Clash, BBC Introducing, Atwood, and more, Heat's brand of synth-pop taps into a rich tradition of emotionally charged dance anthems while rewriting the rules for a new generation. Belladonna feels like the tipping point — all danger, all desire.

“Belladonna is that person who looks like they could kill with a smile,” Heat explains. “You’re drawn in before they’ve said a word.” That tension — between yearning and risk — thrums through every note. Producer Chad Rodgers crafts a pulse-quickening backdrop that’s part electro-glam, part cinematic noir. Think Slayyyter meets Chromatica-era Gaga, but with the grit of a Newcastle night out.

After lighting up The Great Escape and commanding the stage at The Glasshouse’s BBC Introducing showcase, Heat is showing exactly why the UK pop world is watching. Their previous single “2009” turned heads, but Belladonna might just snap necks.

Loren Heat doesn’t just write songs — they create worlds. Worlds where queerness isn’t coded, emotion isn’t diluted, and pop isn’t afraid to bite.