Andy Bell and Debbie Harry Launch Electrifying Single 'Heart's A Liar' Ahead of Bell's Ten Crowns Album Release

Andy Bell & Debbie Harry: Collaboration Charged with Nostalgia and Edge

When two icons from the synthpop and punk eras unite, the result is bound to turn heads. Andy Bell – best known as Erasure's frontman – has teamed up with Debbie Harry of Blondie to create something unexpected: 'Heart’s A Liar.' This single doesn't just sit as another duet; Bell reimagined a track originally written by Luciana, flipping the script and crafting a story that pulls listeners into the emotional storm between two people stuck in a destructive relationship cycle. It’s not just about catchy hooks. There’s tension, heartbreak, and a touch of danger woven through every verse.

Debbie Harry’s contribution doesn’t play second fiddle. She recorded her ethereal, commanding vocals when the city buzzed with rainbow flags and freedom during Gay Pride – and you can feel that energy in the recording. There's a push and pull: Harry’s voice teases, provokes, yet ultimately anchors the song. The track offers both nostalgia for fans of their earlier work and something thrillingly new for curious listeners.

For Bell, this collaboration circles back to his long-standing admiration for Harry. A decade and a half ago, he paid quirky tribute to her with his solo song 'DHDQ' (a wink to 'Debbie Harry Drag Queen'). Now, sharing studio time with Harry, he found himself pinching in disbelief, saying, 'To have Debbie Harry singing with me – you know, I still can’t quite believe it. Debbie gives it this gravitas and this coquettishness, but she’s still very in command.'

Ten Crowns, the Big Rollout, and What Comes Next

Andy Bell’s upcoming solo album Ten Crowns is set to drop on May 2, 2025. For collectors and die-hard fans, he’s pulling out all the stops: you’ll find the album spread across gleaming white and oxblood vinyl, classic CD, eye-popping gold cassette, and pretty much every digital platform worth naming, all via Crown Recordings. This is the artist embracing both the modern stream-it-all crowd and those who still love the tactile joy of a fresh LP or tape.

The release isn’t a quiet moment. Bell is hitting the road starting May 1 in York, kicking off a UK tour that’s bound to feel more like a celebration than a series of gigs. Accompanying him is producer Dave Audé, throwing in live DJ sets, adding even more dimension to the tour. Expect appearances from Hifi Sean & David McAlmont, too, stacking even more flavor onto the lineup. Once the UK dates wrap, the party continues across Europe and North America. If you’re keen to see these new tracks – especially the fiery chemistry of 'Heart’s A Liar' performed live – this is where you’ll want to be.

To top it all off, a new music video for the single brings the song’s push-pull dynamic squarely into focus. Bell’s solo career seems to be reaching its most confident phase yet, with whispers of more collaborations already in the works.

For fans who’ve followed Andy Bell’s journey from Erasure’s synth-pop glory days or worshipped Debbie Harry’s punk royalty in Blondie, this single isn’t just a treat. It’s proof these icons can still surprise us – and they aren’t done making magic just yet.