The Warning have teamed up with regional Mexican star Carín León for a new collaborative track, “Love To Be Loved.” The song is also being issued as a limited-edition 7-inch.
The sister-trio co-wrote the single with Teddy Swims, along with Rob Grimaldi, Anton DeLost, Boy Matthews, and Neil Ormandy. Grimaldi and DeLost also handled production. The song also marks León’s first collaboration performed entirely in English.
The Warning shares: “We are so excited about this song. As a rock band, this is something completely different for us and a chance to explore new sounds. Originally co-written with Teddy Swims, the song naturally blends country, rock, and pop in a way that felt fresh and inspiring from the start. Blending musical worlds is always exciting, and working with our fellow Mexican artist Carín León made the experience even more special. It’s a collaboration that pushed us creatively and shows a new side of The Warning.”
León, who recently earned a Grammy Award, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, saying, “I’m truly happy and excited about this collaboration with these amazing artists, The Warning, a band I deeply admire that reaffirms to me that Mexican music and Mexican rock are far from dead—they’re more present and stronger than ever. I’m also really grateful to collaborate alongside artists with such important projects for Mexican music and culture, and to be able to release this great song together. I truly hope people connect with it, appreciate it, and carry it in their hearts for a long time.”
The cinematic music video places León and the band inside a worn-in dive bar, surrounded by card games, pool tables, and slot machines. Though luck seems to be on their side, the storyline hints that what they’re truly after isn’t winnings—but connection. The clip builds to a lively karaoke-style performance that unites the room.
See the video for ‘Love To Be Loved’ – HERE.
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