Fiona Apple Releases Bail Reform Protest Song

Fiona Apple has released her first original song in five years, 'Pretrial (Let Her Go Home)', which protests the injustices of the U.S. cash-bail system with a focus on women and Black mothers affected by pretrial detention. The song draws from Apple’s two years as a court watcher and five years volunteering with the Free Black Mamas DMV initiative. The accompanying music video documents real stories and images from women who have been held in jail due to inability to afford bail, highlighting the impact on families and communities. Apple has also launched LetHerGoHome.org to promote awareness and advocate for bail reform. The release follows her 2020 album 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters' and underscores her ongoing engagement with social justice issues. Through this project, Apple aims to spur action and community support for those harmed by pretrial incarceration.