Pussy Riot has returned today with a new single called "Laugh It Off" that features independent pop artist VÉRITÉ and singer-songwriter/rapper/producer/tech mogul LATASHÁ. Following the sinister-sounding "Punish" from earlier this year, "Laugh It Off" is the second release of the year from Nadya Tolokonnikova off her forthcoming project that was executive produced by Tove Lo.
"Women-identified and LGBTQ+ people don't need to be empowered, we need tools and funds to empower ourselves," Tolokonnikova said in a press release. VÉRITÉ added: “'Laugh It Off' is such an appropriate title to this song because as women existing in male dominated spaces, we’re constantly expected to be accommodating and deflect strange, presumptuous behavior gracefully and without ruffling any feathers."
In regard to the upcoming Pussy Riot project, Tove Lo previously commented: "Getting to enter Nadya’s world and be a part of this project is my pussy power passion project! She’s an iconic artist with an incredible life story who goes into everything with a bigger purpose. I hope we all get to live in the Pussyverse!"
Listen to "Laugh It Off" below.
