Fresh from the critical success of her third studio album Ambiguous Desire, Arlo Parks has unveiled a brand-new version of one of the record’s standout tracks, Floette, this time joined by fellow London artist John Glacier.
Arlo Parks @ Hammersmith Apollo
The reworked track pairs Parks’ unmistakably delicate vocal delivery with Glacier’s understated spoken-word flow, breathing fresh life into one of Ambiguous Desire’s most uplifting moments. The collaboration further highlights the sonic direction of the album, which sees Parks stepping confidently into electronic textures while retaining the intimate lyricism that has defined her career.
Originally released in April, Ambiguous Desire marked a bold creative evolution for Parks. Trading much of the live-band instrumentation that characterised her earlier work for shimmering modular synths, UK garage rhythms, house grooves and techno-inspired production, the record explores freedom, desire and self-discovery through the lens of nightlife and queer community.
The new version of Floette perfectly embodies that spirit. John Glacier’s restrained yet deeply expressive performance blends seamlessly with Parks’ feather-light melodies, transforming the song into an atmospheric conversation between two of London’s most distinctive contemporary voices. The result is a subtle but emotionally rich reinterpretation that expands the song’s celebration of queer joy and connection.
The album itself was created alongside producer Baird, with additional production from acclaimed collaborators Paul Epworth, Buddy Ross and Andrew Sarlo, helping shape Parks’ most adventurous sonic landscape to date.
Reflecting on the creative process behind Ambiguous Desire, Parks has described how the record was inspired by countless nights immersed in club culture across New York and London: “I danced more than ever as I made this record, I made more friends than ever too, found myself in the weird underbelly of New York juke nights, unleashed, laughed and laughed and laughed. This record has desire at its center. Desire is a life force, it’s a wanting, a yearning, a momentum – we are all alive because there is something or someone we want.”
That sense of movement and liberation runs throughout the album, with influences ranging from the legendary Paradise Garage club scene to the electronic pulse of The Streets, Burial, LCD Soundsystem and Theo Parrish>, all filtered through Parks’ signature poetic songwriting.
Since its release, Ambiguous Desire has earned widespread acclaim, cementing its place among the year’s standout albums while demonstrating Parks’ willingness to push beyond the indie-folk foundations of her Mercury Prize-winning debut. Singles including Get Go, Heaven, 2SIDED and Beams have been accompanied by high-profile television appearances and radio sessions, further underlining her status as one of Britain’s most inventive songwriters.
Arlo Parks @ Hammersmith Apollo
Parks’ remarkable rise has already seen her collect a Mercury Prize, a BRIT Award, multiple GRAMMY® Award nominations and songwriting credits on Beyoncé’s GRAMMY®-winning album Cowboy Carter. Alongside her music, she has also established herself as an acclaimed poet with the publication of The Magic Border, further showcasing the literary sensibility that has become central to her artistry.
This autumn, Arlo Parks will take Ambiguous Desire on an extensive global headline tour, including a run of UK and Ireland dates in October.
UK & Ireland Headline Tour 2026:
OCTOBER
17th – Dublin, The Ambassador Theatre
20th – London, O2 Academy Brixton
24th – Glasgow, Old Fruitmarket
25th – Bristol, The Prospect Building
26th – Manchester, Albert Hall
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