MUSIC: No Doubt Return With New Single ‘Settle Down’

FashionBite is thrilled to announce no-nonsense platinum blonde Gwen Stefani and her loyal band have returned to the airwaves after an eight-year hiatus.

Judging by their performance of new single ‘Settle Down’ at the Teen Choice Awards, the legendary ska band is sounding better than ever. Each member was sporting a black-and-white outfit, standing in stark contrast to the splashes of zany neon brights and psychedelic visualizations on the screens behind them.

The back portion of a truck was also seen onstage, a clear allusion to the single’s video which features each band member driving a large truck and meeting at a petrol station, where they join together to perform the song.

Produced by dance artist Diplo, the song comes from their upcoming album ‘Push and Shove’, their first release in over a decade. ‘Settle Down’ sees a return to the distinctive ska-pop sound favoured by the four-piece, with a healthy dose of reggae beats contributing to its feel-good, summery vibe.

Stefani’s silky vocals soften the edgy guitar riffs as she belts out the song’s addictive, repetitive chorus. Die-hard No Doubt fans across the globe will not be disappointed as the band deliver exactly what they’ve been missing since their legendary ‘Rock Steady’ sessions came to a close.