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Katy Perry Announces Release Of New Single 'Watch It Burn' For June 25 Amid Reflection On Personal Challenges

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24.06.2026

LOS ANGELES — Katy Perry has revealed that her latest single, "Watch It Burn," will be released on June 25, marking a new chapter in the pop star's musical journey following a period of personal reflection. The announcement, shared via social media, comes as the singer continues navigating her career after recent professional and personal transitions.

Perry, known for hits including "California Gurls," "Firework" and "Roar," posted the news on Instagram with an image featuring the track title. The caption simply stated the release date, generating immediate buzz among fans eager for new material from the artist.

The song was co-written with Justin Tranter, a frequent collaborator known for work with major pop acts. Perry debuted the track during a performance at the O Son do Camiño festival in Spain on June 19, offering audiences an early glimpse of the new release. A teaser shared on her platforms shows her in a black outfit holding a baseball bat against a graffiti backdrop, hinting at the song's thematic tone.

In a recent podcast appearance, Perry opened up about the emotional backdrop to her recent work.

"I am wrestling with my darkness, but last year was pretty tough...I have not given myself permission to be angry my whole life over things where I should be angry about. What I've done is I pushed it down, but I should be angry. I'm allowed to be angry," she said.

"So instead of falling into 'Woe is me,' I just was like, 'Okay, let's just feel the pain,' let's feel this pain, let's feel this anger and........

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