Halsey Reflects on Recent Album Performance and Future Plans

Halsey, known and loved by many thanks in part due her hit song "Without Me," recently opened up about some hurdles she's facing as she works on new music. In a candid chat with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Halsey, who identifies as bisexual and goes by she/they pronouns, revealed that her latest album's performance has made creating another one surprisingly tough.

Challenges with her latest release Back on September 18, Halsey was quite open about her 2024 album, *The Great Impersonator*. She admitted it felt like a "failure" compared with her past successes, even though it managed a number two spot on Billboard 200. Clearly, she holds herself—and her work—to very high standards, and this one didn't quite hit her mark.

Looking back at success Reflecting on her illustrious career, Halsey talked about *The Great Impersonator* being her fifth studio album. "Honestly," she admitted, "selling 100,000 copies in its first week isn't shabby." For an artist without a top chart hit in a while, those numbers are pretty darn impressive. But she couldn't help but compare it with her 2020 album *Manic*. That album's lead single, "Without Me," shot up proudly as number one on Billboard Hot 100, and it was certified six-times platinum with over six million units sold. "For most artists these days, 100,000 albums in a week might be a dream come true," Halsey pointed out, "but with my previous milestones, it feels more like a dip."

Tour triumphs and steadfast fans Regardless, Halsey still enjoys a fiercely loyal fan base. Her recent tour, *For My Last Trick: The Tour*, was a smash hit, selling out almost instantly. This 32-date tour, revolving around *The Great Impersonator*, ran from May through July 2025. Now, she's gearing up again, readying her sixth major tour, *Back To Badlands*, which celebrates a decade since her debut album, *Badlands*. Featuring beloved tracks like "Ghost," "Colors," and "Castle," this tour will start on October 14, 2025, in Los Angeles and will touch down across North America, Europe, and Australia, before wrapping up in Melbourne on February 19, 2026. Already, tickets in UK have vanished, proving that Halsey still captivates. Back in 2015, when *Badlands* first came out, it was a triumph, reaching number nine on UK Albums Chart and garnering international praise. The bond between Halsey and her fans—whether through her music or electric live performances—remains strong, even as she navigates today's ever-shifting music scene.

The road ahead Halsey's journey in music has been marked by both immense triumphs and challenging times. "Being a former chart-topping star," she reflected, "means I often get stacked up against artists I don't see as my peers." As our music industry continues its dizzying evolution, Halsey remains committed—both fiercely and fondly—to her craft and her supporters. As she gets ready once more with a new tour and relives old milestones, Halsey's story remains as inspiring as ever, especially within (and beyond) her beloved LGBTQ+ community.