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A new Crystal Castles track titled ‘Frail’ has just been released, marking the first new song since Alice Glass quit the band last year. You can stream ‘Frail’ below.

The song is taken from Crystal Castles’ forthcoming, fourth studio album. It has not yet been revealed as to who the female vocalist on the track is – but it is not Glass. You can read the song’s lyrics over on Soundcloud.

Along with the song, remaining member Ethan Kath posted a statement to the band’s Facebook page – although it appears to have since been deleted. It read:

"i wish my former vocalist the best of luck in her future endeavors. i think it can be empowering for her to be in charge of her own project. it should be rewarding for her considering she didn't appear on Crystal Castles' best known songs. (she's not on Untrust Us. Not In Love, Vanished, Crimewave, Vietnam, Magic Spells, Knights, Air War, Leni, Lovers Who Uncover, Violent Youth, Reckless, Year of Silence, Intimate, 1991, Good Time, Violent Dreams etc.). people often gave her credit for my lyrics and that was fine, i didn't care."

Update: Kath has posted a new statement on his Facebook page, writing: "i wish my former vocalist the best of luck in her future endeavors. i think it can be empowering for her to be in charge of her own project. <3 this is Edith on vocals"

Listen to 'Frail' below: