Headsplit is the second extended play by American singer-songwriter Maggie Lindemann, released through swixxzaudio on March 8, 2024.[1]

Headsplit
Standard cover
EP by
ReleasedMarch 8, 2024
LengthStandard edition: 22:54 Deluxe edition: 32:12
Labelswixxzaudio
Producer
  • No Love for the Middle Child
  • Zach Jones
  • Joshua Murty
Maggie Lindemann chronology
Suckerpunch
(2022)
Headsplit
(2024)
Singles from Headsplit
  1. "Hostage"
    Released: January 19, 2024
  2. "Taking Over Me"
    Released: March 8, 2024

Background

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Lindemann released her debut EP Paranoia in 2021, and her debut studio album Suckerpunch in 2022. Headsplit was announced by Lindermann in February 2024.[2] She released the lead single from the EP in January 2024 which was called "Hostage".[3][4] Headsplit features collaborations from Siiickbrain, Alexis Munroe and Jasiah.[5]

Singles

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On October 13, 2023, Lindemann released a collaboration with Siiickbrain called "Deprecating". The song was released as the EP's only promotional single. The lead single "Hostage" was released on January 19, 2024, alongside an official music video. The second single, "Taking Over Me" featuring Jasiah, was released to coincide with the EP on March 8, 2024, with a music video inspired by the film Thirteen.

Reception

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Jake Richardson of Kerrang! stated "The overall result is the sound of an artist finding their voice and embracing their identity, and that’s something worth celebrating."[5]

Track listing

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Headsplit – Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Rip My Heart Out"No Love For The Middle Child2:50
2."Die For"
  • Lindemann
  • Zach Jones
3:27
3."Deprecating (with Siiickbrain)"
  • Lindemann
  • Caroline Miner Smith
  • No Love For The Middle Child
2:06
4."You Hold My Love"
  • Lindemann
  • Joshua Murty
3:22
5."One Last Time"
  • Lindemann
  • Zach Jones
3:10
6."24 (with Alexis Munroe)"
  • Lindemann
  • Joshua Murty
2:50
7."Hostage"
  • Lindemann
  • Joshua Murty
2:43
8."Taking Over Me" (with Jasiah)
  • Lindemann
  • Jasiah
  • Zach Jones
2:23
Total length:22:54
Headsplit – Deluxe edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Who Are You When You're Alone?"
  • Lindemann
No Love For The Middle Child2:25
2."If It's Not With You"
  • Lindemann
No Love For The Middle Child2:33
3."Decode"
  • Joshua Murty
4:20
Total length:32:12

References

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  1. ^ Daw, Stephen (2024-03-08). "Queer Jams of the Week: New Music From Girl in Red, Maggie Lindemann, Rainbow Kitten Surprise & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  2. ^ "Maggie Lindemann: "I'm going through life changes and trying to…". Kerrang!. 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  3. ^ "Hear MAGGIE LINDEMANN channel EVANESCENCE on new song "hostage"". Revolver. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  4. ^ Rockpit, The (2024-01-28). "MAGGIE LINDEMANN Is Being Held 'Hostage' In New Haunting Track With Music Video". The Rockpit. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  5. ^ a b "EP review: Maggie Lindemann – HEADSPLIT". Kerrang!. 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-09.