Chloe Slater shares unflinching new single ‘War Crimes’

After a whirlwind year, Chloe Slater has returned with her poignant, powerful new single ‘War Crimes’, written in response to the ongoing genocide happening in Palestine, and the UK’s government’s response thus far. 

“‘War Crimes’ is a really important song to me. It feels like the first real protest song that I’ve ever written and an evolution of the musical style developed throughout my first two EPs,” Chloe has said, of her new release. “Lyrically, it’s an ode to all those who feel betrayed and disillusioned by the UK Labour government, whose ideals have become increasingly right-wing since Keir Starmer’s election. 

“I wrote the song after watching the genocide of Palestinians being broadcast to the world, and feeling a deep sense of helplessness as our leaders continued to dismiss the problem and enable the oppressors. Playing it live and watching the audience get emotional with me has been really powerful. I can only hope it keeps sparking conversations and encouraging people to think critically about the world we live in.”

What’s more, the artwork for the song was a commission by Palestinian artist Ahmed Al Da’alsa. “Ahmed has lived in Gaza his whole life, and his art and photographs document his daily struggle for survival under the occupation and Israel’s genocide,” Chloe explains. “It is so important right now to be championing the work of Palestinian artists, and to let their stories be heard through their own words and art. I am so grateful to Ahmed for letting me use one of his pieces for the ‘War Crimes’ cover art and so thankful to be able to give more of a platform to his work, however small mine might be.”

The track lands after the release of her most recent single, ‘Harriet’, and follows on from this year’s ‘Love Me Please’ EP and last year’s ‘You Can’t Put A Price On Fun’ EP. As well as her new release, Chloe is also currently out on the road with Role Model, who is in the midst of his UK and European headline tour. Listen to ‘War Crimes’, and check out her live schedule, below.