New Radicals Drop First Original Song in 28 Years

New Radicals, the group behind the nineties anthem “You Get What You Give,” have returned with their first new original song in nearly 28 years. The track, titled “One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)”, is featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming rom-com One Night Only.

The film itself centers around searching for love on the least romantic night of the year and is slated for an August 7 release. A portion of the soundtrack dropped recently, including the New Radicals track, King Princess’ cover of the disco classic “Love Is in the Air,” and a preview of Este Haim’s film score.

The Return of Gregg Alexander

“One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)” marks the first original tune from the Gregg Alexander-fronted band since the release of their 1998 album Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too. Alexander disbanded the group the following year.

Post-Breakup Production and Recent Reunions

Alexander remained active in the industry as a songwriter and producer. During the band’s long dormancy, he co-wrote notable hits like Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dance Floor,” Santana and Michelle Branch’s “Game of Love,” and Adam Levine’s Oscar-nominated track “Lost Stars.”

The group finally reunited in 2021 when Alexander, longtime collaborator Danielle Brisebois, and touring musicians performed at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration parade. They also co-wrote a song for a Kamala Harris campaign video in 2024.

New Music and Modern Releases

In recent months, the revived lineup has revisited Alexander’s past songwriting credits. They rerecorded “Lost Stars” and “Murder on the Dance Floor” in 2024. Last month, they also stepped in for Santana on Branch’s rerecording of “The Game of Love.”

However, the new rom-com contribution stands as the first entirely original piece of music under the New Radicals moniker in decades.