Amy Shark is an Australian pop artist who has been making waves on the ARIA charts since the release of her single “Adore” in 2016. She has just completed a remarkable achievement that many artists would envy: collaborating with all three members of the iconic band Blink-182. The members of Blink-182 have always been known for their strong connection with their Australian fans, and this is a great way to show their appreciation.
“My Only Friend,” her new single with Tom DeLonge
Shark released the fifth single from her upcoming album on July 26, with the album set to be released on August 16. “My Only Friend” was created in collaboration with Tom DeLonge, a well-known figure in the music industry. Currently, DeLonge is finishing a triumphant world tour with his band Blink-182, following their reunion. While they were in Australia, he took the time to work on this collaboration with Amy Shark. Originally, the song was supposed to be titled “Alien,” but Tom DeLonge requested a change due to the attention surrounding his theories on extraterrestrials.
The song, a touching and emotional pop ballad, was written by Shark, with DeLonge’s voice adding a captivating touch. Listen to it here:
Amy Shark and Blink-182: A Long-Standing Relationship
With this single, Amy Shark achieves an incredible feat that many artists would envy. She has managed to collaborate individually with each member of the band Blink-182. The journey between Shark and Blink-182 began in 2018 when she first collaborated with Mark Hoppus on the track “Psycho.” You can find that song here:
She followed up in 2020 by releasing a single in collaboration with Travis Barker, the iconic drummer of Blink-182. Shark’s success with these punk rock legends, Blink-182, is truly remarkable.
Meanwhile, Blink-182’s iconic album “Enema of the State” has just celebrated its 25th anniversary.
