It’s been a hot minute since we’ve heard from the goddess known as Banks. Although she’s collaborated with Chet Faker on “1998” and Tala on “Wolfpack”—this is her first solo single in 13 months. Released to celebrate her North American tour with The Weeknd, “Better” is classic Banks: a sensually understated R&B cut which you could easily slot in next to FKA twigs.
Prepare to breathe heavy because the 27-year-old’s return is accompanied by this steamy new video—her naked body covered in flaking gold gilt. Banks throwing your heart into a damn sauna once again. Tour dates listed below.
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The Weeknd/Banks Tour Dates:
Nov 03: Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
Nov 06: Chicago, IL – United Center
Nov 07: Detroit, MI – Palace of Auburn Hills
Nov 11: Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Nov 12: Boston, MA – DCU
Nov 14: Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun
Nov 15: Washington, DC – Verizon Center
Nov 16: New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Nov 17: New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Nov 18: Brooklyn, NY – Barclays
Dec 09: Inglewood, CA – Forum
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