"I'd Rather Be Alone" is a song by American singer and songwriter Tinashe from her eighth studio album, Popstar (2026). It was released on September 10, 2026, by Tinashe Music, Nice Life Recording Company, and Atlantic Records, as the fourth single from the album alongside "Pillow Fight".
Background and release On September 10, 2026, Tinashe released the new tracks "Pillow Fight" and "I'd Rather Be Alone", a preview of her eighth studio album, Popstar, scheduled for release on September 25. Marking the fourth singles and first promotional single from the album, they followed the releases of their previous singles "Too Easy", "Crash Out", and "Melatonin".
Composition "I'd Rather Be Alone" is a breakup electro-ballad that explores the aftermath of a relationship. Alicia Urrea of Billboard stated that it presents a more vulnerable side of Tinashe's R&B-oriented sound.
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