Banks Releases New Single 'Better' Ahead Of The Weeknd 'Madness' Tour

"Better" channels all of the dark, pop-r&b crossover appeal that she has put out in some of her previous works. It has a more polished sheen to it with strong, airy and dark production that are woven right into the vocals that are at times just Banks crooning and become another element of the melody. Purchase "Better" on iTunes via Harvest Records.

Watch the video below but it is a tad NSFW. It features a couple people naked rolling around on the ground, including one totally covered in gold leaf from head to toe.

"Better" is the first single to emerge from Banks since she released her debut album Goddess in September 2014. She broke through with her track "Beggin For Thread," which became a massive hit online and enjoyed some commercial success in the United States and abroad.

She spoke about the new song with Zane Lowe and said "Better" is a teaser of what to expect from her upcoming album, which she hopes will be out sometime early next year. Listen to the interview here.

Banks is joining The Weeknd for several stops on his The Madness Tour over the next month. She will be on hand for his triumphant return to Toronto at the Air Canada Centre tonight, as well as his swing along the East Coast in cities like Boston, Washington DC and New York City, before heading to Los Angeles for one show at The Forum.

11/05: Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
11/06: Chicago, IL @ United Center
11/07: Detroit, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills
11/09: Philadelphia, PA @ Theater Of Living Arts
11/11: Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
11/12: Boston, MA @ DCU Center
11/14: Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun
11/15: Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
11/16: New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
11/18: Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
12/09: Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum

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