Cody Simpson teases new music and potential name change as new era begins

Cody Simpson has teased new music and a name change as he enters his 'single boy' era following his split from Emma McKeon.In 2024, the pop star and swimmer, 29, announced he was stepping away from the pool to focus once again on his music career after a five-year hiatus.Simpson has been teasing clips of his upcoming music on his TikTok and Instagram over the last few weeks.On Instagram, he's posted a photo of the blue square with the caption "Spring is coming."Simpson has also changed his profile picture to a plain blue background, a hue eagle-eyed fans have noticed is a reference to his poetry book Prince Neptune.The colour is associated with the book and a clothing brand the star launched in 2022, sparking speculation that a name change might be in the future as he re-launches his music career.Simpson has also been posting videos of himself in the studio, visibly excited to be working on new music.https://www.instagram.com/p/DVZNpmuEujs/In one clip, he dances with a producer in the studio while playing the intro to his new song.In another video, the singer explains the inspiration behind his new sound."After a year experimenting with music and writing song after song since my swimming career, I walked into the studio extremely open-minded and open-hearted," he said.Simpson said "a new sort of sound and colour wanted to come through" him."And it did," he said.He is playing the same short clip of his new song in this video. In the comments section, Simpson wrote: "I'm not even kidding, I'm obsessed with this song."The singer has been spending plenty of time in the US to make his music.Late last year, Simpson broke up with his partner of four years, Olympic swimmer Emma McKeon.https://www.tiktok.com/@codysimpson/video/7613665578255011103?lang=enThe pair started dating in 2022, bonding over their love of swimming.Simpson had moved into the sport after a long singing career, trying his luck as a competitive swimmer and making the Australian Olympic Team.Last month, a pair close to the couple revealed the split was "amicable," adding, "They are still really good friends."They had both spoken openly about their relationship, with Simpson previously telling nine.com.au McKeon, who is the most decorated Australian Olympian of all time, was his "rock in life.""Anyone who has that in life is lucky," he said."We bonded through something so specific and special in swimming, but now, living and navigating life after it and doing all different kinds of things, it's been a really fun journey."When Simpson decided to pick his music career back up, McKeon was there to support him. Both retired from swimming in 2024.FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details