XO are back – and they’re not just returning, they’re staking their claim, stepping into a sharper, more self-assured era that makes it clear they’re done circling the spotlight and ready to stand firmly at its centre.
Made up of Emmy, Reanna, Shali, Summer and Zoe, the rising British girl group lean all the way into their electrifying pop instincts on ‘Hotline’, crafting a slick, high-gloss anthem that pulses with confidence, razor-sharp hooks, and a knowing sense of attitude. It’s the kind of track that doesn’t just flirt with chart success – it feels built for it, engineered to linger long after the first listen.
Serving as the lead single to be released from their upcoming debut mini-album, ‘Need To Know’ – which is set to be drop Friday, October 16th 2026 – lyrically ‘Hotline’ taps into the same themes of friendship and sisterhood that first fuelled XO’s breakout, but stretches those concepts further into a more refined, self-assured creative lane.
There’s a new level of confidence at play here, carried through to the track’s striking visuals and tightly wound choreography, all of it starting to feel unmistakably, and unapologetically, their own.
Watch the official music video for ‘Hotline’ below:
In further news the girls have announced details of their upcoming UK tour set to take place in November of this year.
Scheduled to kick off at the O2 Institute 2 in Birmingham on November 1st, the week long jaunt will see the band play further dates in Bristol, London, and Manchester, before wrapping up proceedings in Glasgow on November 6th.
Tickets for all shows are on sale now. Check out the full list of dates below:
24.06.26 || Isle of Wight Festival || Isle of Wight
01.11.26 || O2 Institute 2 || Birmingham
02.11.26 || The Fleece || Bristol
03.11.26 || O2 Academy Islington || London
04.11.26 || Academy 3 || Manchester
06.11.26 || King Tuts || Glasgow
Download / stream ‘Hotline’ here
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