Florence Welch’s New Spell: The Brutal Magic of Everybody Scream

Florence Welch, dubbed “The glorious pop sorceress” by The New York Times, has conjured her latest masterpiece. Florence + the Machine’s sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, is officially available, and early critical responses confirm that the band has lost none of its signature theatrical grandeur or emotional intensity. Released appropriately on Halloween (October 31, 2025), the album is already being heralded as a return to form—if her form can be described as anything less than consistently extraordinary. If you’ve been waiting three years since Dance Fever (2022), it’s time to heed the call.

A Maximalist Masterpiece: Critical Praise and Key Tracks

The buzz surrounding Everybody Scream is electric, with critics praising its raw, uncompromising nature. The Guardian describes the album as “as strange, uncompromising, and brutal as she has ever been. It is full of witchcraft and fury.” This thematic darkness is perfectly timed for its spooky season debut. Standout tracks like the previously released singles “One of the Greats” and “Sympathy Magic” offer a glimpse into the album’s emotional depth. The latter, which Stereogum called “absolutely brutal” and “maximalist music at its finest,” saw its debut performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, showcasing Welch’s captivating live energy. Indeed, Consequence noted that the title track and lead single is “their most intriguing and risky lead single to date.”

The Circle of Collaborators

While Florence Welch remains the iconic figurehead, the creation of Everybody Scream involved a tight-knit circle of heavyweight collaborators. This dream team includes rock figures like Mark Bowen of IDLES and Dave Bayley of Glass Animals, alongside celebrated indie artists such as Aaron Dessner and Mitski, and the experimental pop producer Danny L. Harle. This diverse production lineup likely contributes to the album’s rich and complex soundscape. The new record builds on an already legendary career that includes five prior acclaimed albums—from Lungs (2009) to High As Hope (2018)—and a history of selling out shows worldwide and collaborating with icons like The Rolling Stones and Taylor Swift.

Everybody Scream is a potent reminder of Florence Welch’s towering position as one of her generation’s most important artists. Her ability to consistently blend maximalist theatricality with genuine vulnerability has secured her multiple number-one albums in both the US and the UK. With the album now available and the critical praise pouring in, the core message is clear: the new era of Florence + the Machine is here. Dive in, and prepare to scream along with the rest of the world.