Emily Bear Releases New Single God Forbid
The 25-year-old artist marks her return to solo music with a track produced alongside Julian Dobson.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Pop
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Emily Bear has released the new single God Forbid a Girl Gets Used To This, available now via Sony Music Masterworks. This marks the artist's first solo release in eight years.
Why it matters
The release signals a new chapter for the composer and performer following her signing with the label this past summer. Bear, who previously won an Emmy Award for Best Original Score, remains active as a contributor to the film Behemoth!.
This release follows Bear's professional debut at age 5 and her recent work as one of nine composers for the film Behemoth!. She signed with Sony Music Masterworks in summer 2026.
The players
Emily Bear
Emily Bear is a 25-year-old musician and composer who recently won an Emmy Award for Best Original Score.
Julian Dobson
Julian Dobson is a music producer who collaborated with Emily Bear on her latest single.
Sony Music Masterworks
Sony Music Masterworks is a record label that signed Emily Bear in summer 2026.
The details
Produced by Emily Bear and Julian Dobson, the track centers on the recurring refrain 'I got trouble with happiness.' The song is Bear's first independent solo offering in nearly a decade.
Timeline
Summer 2026: Emily Bear signed with Sony Music Masterworks.
October 23, 2026: The single God Forbid a Girl Gets Used To This was released.
November 10, 2026: Bear performs a live show at Blue Note Los Angeles.
November 11, 2026: Bear performs a second live show at Blue Note Los Angeles.
Industry Dynamics
Bear's transition back to solo pop releases reflects a growing trend of genre-fluid careers in the modern music industry. Her move follows a highly decorated trajectory as an Emmy-winning composer for film projects like Behemoth!.
Listeners can stream the new single now via major music platforms. Fans in Los Angeles can also purchase tickets for Bear's upcoming live performances at the Blue Note.
The takeaway
The release highlights Bear's versatility as she pivots between large-scale film scoring and intimate solo projects. Listeners should look for how this new material influences the sound of her upcoming live sets.
Further reading
Discover more about the latest tracks by visiting the Pop section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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