Anne Hathaway has stepped back into music with a new single, “Burial”, released as part of the soundtrack for A24’s upcoming film Mother Mary. The song — co-written with Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff and George Daniel — arrives ahead of the full soundtrack, out April 17 on A24 Music, and marks another high-profile crossover between film and contemporary pop producers.
The track is the first preview from a seven-song collection performed entirely by Hathaway for the David Lowery-directed picture, which follows a pop star who reconnects with an estranged friend and stylist played by Michaela Coel. The film also features a performance from FKA twigs, who helped shape the album’s sound alongside Charli XCX and Jack Antonoff.
Because the single shares a name with an established electronic artist, there’s potential for confusion: this release is unrelated to that musician. Instead, it’s notable for the creative lineup behind it — Charli XCX and Antonoff are credited among the primary writers and producers, while George Daniel contributed to the single itself.
Why this matters now
The timing matters for two reasons. First, the release ties a mainstream acting star to a contemporary pop production team, heightening the soundtrack’s visibility on streaming platforms where both film audiences and pop listeners converge. Second, the collaboration continues a recent trend of pop figures taking on ambitious, film-focused projects — a move that can extend a movie’s cultural footprint beyond traditional promotion.
Hathaway is no stranger to recorded performance; she’s previously contributed songs to film projects, most prominently her vocal work for Les Misérables. For fans of the artists involved, Mother Mary will be an opportunity to hear a synthesis of cinematic storytelling and current pop production.
Charli XCX’s involvement also follows her recent soundtrack work and on-screen projects, including a soundtrack for a reinterpretation of Wuthering Heights and her mockumentary project, The Moment. That momentum helps position the album as both a promotional element for the film and an independent musical statement.
Tracklist — Mother Mary: Greatest Hits
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
| 01 | Holy Spirit |
| 02 | Burial |
| 03 | My Mouth Is Lonely For You |
| 04 | Holy Spirit 2 |
| 05 | Dark Cradle |
| 06 | Blue Flame |
| 07 | Cut Ties |
Listeners can expect the full record on April 17 through A24 Music. For those tracking where film promotion and pop culture intersect, this release is an example of how soundtracks are increasingly shaped by contemporary producers and artists rather than simply serving as background music.
Whether the single and album will find an audience beyond the film remains to be seen, but the combination of Hathaway’s vocal presence and a high-profile creative team makes Mother Mary: Greatest Hits a release worth noting for both moviegoers and music listeners this spring.
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