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Escapism. (Slowed Down)

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Escapism. (Slowed Down)

Release date: 7th December 2022

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"Escapism. (Slowed Down)" is an album by RAYE, released 7th December 2022.

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RAYE has delivered a double performance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

RAYE has delivered a double performance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Both tracks are taken from her second studio album 'This Album May Contain Hope'.

22 Apr 2026 • 9:07 am

Dermot Kennedy has become first Irish solo artist to land three number one albums in the UK

Dermot Kennedy has become first Irish solo artist to land three number one albums in the UK

New album 'The Weight of the Woods' continues an unbroken chart-topping streak.

13 Apr 2026 • 8:31 am

Montreux Jazz Festival has revealed its full 2026 lineup with RAYE, Nick Cave and PinkPantheress

Montreux Jazz Festival has revealed its full 2026 lineup with RAYE, Nick Cave and PinkPantheress

Returning to the shores of Lake Geneva this July, the Swiss festival marks its 60th edition.

31 Mar 2026 • 4:16 pm

RAYE - This Music May Contain Hope

RAYE - This Music May Contain Hope

'This Music May Contain Hope' is RAYE at her most fearless.

27 Mar 2026 • 3:14 pm

Reading & Leeds have added 60+ new names including Declan McKenna, James Marriott, Holly Humberstone and more

Reading & Leeds have added 60+ new names including Declan McKenna, James Marriott, Holly Humberstone and more

Brand-new purpose-built dance stage The Warehouse is also confirmed for the festival.

27 Mar 2026 • 12:17 pm

Brighton & Hove Pride 2026 has completed its lineup with Paris Hilton, Leigh-Anne and more

Brighton & Hove Pride 2026 has completed its lineup with Paris Hilton, Leigh-Anne and more

RAYE, Diana Ross, Holly Johnson and more are among confirmed performers.

26 Mar 2026 • 11:17 am

RAYE has enlisted Hans Zimmer for yet another 5-star new track, 'Click Clack Symphony'

RAYE has enlisted Hans Zimmer for yet another 5-star new track, 'Click Clack Symphony'

The collaboration features on her upcoming second album 'This Music May Contain Hope'

20 Mar 2026 • 3:19 pm

RAYE has dropped her new ballad 'Nightingale Lane' as she prepares for the BRITs

RAYE has dropped her new ballad 'Nightingale Lane' as she prepares for the BRITs

The album will be released via Human Re Sources later this year.

27 Feb 2026 • 11:43 am

RAYE has offered free tickets and signed vinyl to fans turned away from her Paris show

RAYE has offered free tickets and signed vinyl to fans turned away from her Paris show

The singer was completely devastated after 65 ticket holders were denied entry due to a Ticketmaster system error.

18 Feb 2026 • 12:10 pm

Diana Ross and RAYE are going to headline Brighton & Hove Pride's 35th anniversary

Diana Ross and RAYE are going to headline Brighton & Hove Pride's 35th anniversary

Pre-sale tickets are now available for the two-day celebration.

4 Feb 2026 • 1:01 pm

RAYE has kicked off her tour 'THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC' in Poland

RAYE has kicked off her tour 'THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC' in Poland

The tour includes six sold-out shows at The O2 in the UK.

23 Jan 2026 • 10:30 am

RAYE has announced her new album, 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.'

RAYE has announced her new album, 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.'

RAYE's upcoming tour includes multiple dates at The O2 in London.

22 Jan 2026 • 8:33 pm

aespa have teamed up with RAYE for a new remix of 'Better Things'

aespa have teamed up with RAYE for a new remix of 'Better Things'

They've just played a massive show at London's The O2.

29 Sept 2023 • 12:32 pm

RAYE: 21st Century Blues

RAYE: 21st Century Blues

By now, RAYE’s story of major label frustration is well known. Those tales don’t often end up with a happy ending - but with a debut album and a chart busting single on deck, this isn’t just your average pop star either.

2 Feb 2023 • 5:00 pm

RAYE has scored her first ever UK Number One single with 'Escapism'

RAYE has scored her first ever UK Number One single with 'Escapism'

"We are Number 1 in the UK! It’s the first Number 1 of the year, it’s my first Number 1 in my life. I’m an independent artist, this is sickening!"

6 Jan 2023 • 8:39 pm

RAYE has revealed the tracklisting for her debut album, 'My 21st Century Blues'

RAYE has revealed the tracklisting for her debut album, 'My 21st Century Blues'

The record is set to be released on 3rd February via Human Re Sources / The Orchard.

5 Jan 2023 • 5:40 pm

RAYE may be closing in on her first ever chart topping UK single

RAYE may be closing in on her first ever chart topping UK single

The Official Charts Company has reported that 'Escapism' is once again in the running for the UK Number One spot

3 Jan 2023 • 4:03 pm

RAYE has announced a huge world tour for 2023, and shared a new music video for recent single, ‘Escapsim.’

RAYE has announced a huge world tour for 2023, and shared a new music video for recent single, ‘Escapsim.’

Her debut album is set to arrive in full on February 3rd via Human Re Sources.

10 Nov 2022 • 2:46 pm

RAYE has announced a string of intimate shows for this October and November

RAYE has announced a string of intimate shows for this October and November

RAYE has announced a string of intimate shows for this October and November.

13 Sept 2022 • 11:02 am

Disclosure and RAYE have dropped their new collab, 'Waterfall' - listen

Disclosure and RAYE have dropped their new collab, 'Waterfall' - listen

The track got its first radio play on BBC Radio 1 earlier this evening (22nd March).

22 Mar 2022 • 6:00 pm