Roommates (song)

"Roommates"
Single by Hilary Duff
from the album Luck... or Something
ReleasedJanuary 15, 2026 (2026-01-15)
Genre
Length2:52
Label
Songwriters
Producers
  • Brian Phillips
  • Matthew Koma
Hilary Duff singles chronology
"Mature"
(2025) 		"Roommates"
(2026) 		"Weather for Tennis"
(2026)
Music video
"Roommates" on YouTube

"Roommates" is a song by the American singer Hilary Duff. It was released on January 15, 2026, by Sugarmouse Inc. and Atlantic Records as the second single from her sixth studio album, Luck... or Something (2026). Duff co-wrote the song with its producers Matthew Koma and Brian Phillips.

Background and release

After the release of the single "Mature" on November 7, 2025, Hilary Duff announced her sixth album, Luck...or Something, set to be released through Atlantic Records on 20 February 2026.[1] In January 2026, Duff announced through her social media that the second single from the record would be "Roommates".[2] An accompanying music video for "Roommates", directed by Matty Peacock, was released through video sharing platform YouTube on the same day as the release of the single.[3]

Composition

"Roommates" is a pop[4] and synth-pop[5] song written by Duff herself with her husband Matthew Koma and Brian Phillips,[6] the latter also producers of the track.[7][8] Duff explained that the song is about "the ache for a wilder, freer time, before the days were swallowed by carpools, budget talks, grocery runs and letting old or new insecurities slip in. [...] It's the restless hum of wanting to find your way back — to your rhythm, to your person, to yourself."[9][10]

Critical reception

Neil Yeung from AllMusic considered "Roommates" to be among the best songs from Luck... or Something, praising the production. He compared the track to Taylor Swift songs, a sentiment shared with several reviewers.[11] Lyndsey Havens of Billboard wrote that "sexplicit lyrics aside, the song’s chorus sounds like a charged up Taylor Swift track, as Duff plays with the double meaning of becoming "Roommates" with a partner – and how quickly it can go from hot to not."[12] Olivia Horn of Pitchfork described the song as "a pining single about trying to stoke the embers of a long-term relationship", finding references to Audrey Hobert's songwriting ad Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero" production approach.[13]

Live performances

Duff included "Roommates" on the set list for her Small Rooms, Big Nerves Tour, making its debut performance on January 19, 2026, in London, United Kingdom.[14] On March 9, 2026, Duff performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[15]

Charts

Chart performance
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[16] 39
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[17] 19
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] 23
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[19] 56
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[20] 50
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[21] 14
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[22] 12
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[23] 25

Release history

List of release history
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various January 16, 2026
[24]
Italy Radio airplay Warner [25]

References

  1. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (November 21, 2025). "Hilary Duff Announces New Album Luck... or Something". Variety. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  2. ^ Kaufman, Gil (January 8, 2026). "Forget About the 'Toxic' Mom Drama, Hilary Duff Has One Thing On Her Mind in New NSFW Single: Getting Busy in the Back of a Dive Bar". Billboard. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  3. ^ "On Set of Hilary Duff's 'Roommates' Video: Inside Her Return to Music (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. January 16, 2026. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  4. ^ Martoccio, Angie (January 16, 2026). "Hilary Duff's New Single Is About 'When Life Is Life-ing, Babe'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  5. ^ Alex, Hudson (January 17, 2026). "Hilary Duff Just Made the Best Taylor Swift Song in Years". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  6. ^ Kaufman, Anna (January 16, 2026). "Hilary Duff's new song 'Roommates' gets steamy with NSFW lyrics". USA Today. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  7. ^ Viswanath, Jake (January 16, 2026). "Hilary Duff's New Song Is So Spicy It'll Make You Blush". Bustle. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  8. ^ Bernabe, Angeline Jane (January 16, 2026). "Hilary Duff releases new song 'Roommates' about 'when life is life-ing, babe'". ABC News. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  9. ^ Dailey, Hannah (January 16, 2026). "Hilary Duff Drops New Song 'Roommates' About Missing Life Before 'Carpools' & 'Grocery Runs' Amid Mom Drama". Billboard. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  10. ^ Elibert, Mark (January 16, 2026). "Hilary Duff Drops "Roommates" Single About 'When Life Is Life-ing, Babe'". Complex. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  11. ^ Yeung, Neil Z. (February 20, 2026). "Luck... Or Something - Hilary Duff". AllMusic. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  12. ^ Havens, Lyndsey (February 20, 2026). "Hilary Duff's 'Luck...or Something': All 11 Tracks Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  13. ^ Horn, Olivia (February 20, 2026). "Hilary Duff: Luck... or Something Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  14. ^ "Hilary Duff Performed This Nostalgic Hit For The 1st Time Ever". Bustle. January 20, 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  15. ^ Kaufman, Gil (March 10, 2026). "Hilary Duff Talks Comeback Album, Olsen Twins Obsession, Performs Sultry 'Roommates' on 'Tonight Show'". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  16. ^ "Canada Hot AC: Week of March 21, 2026". Billboard Canada. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  17. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of January 28, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  18. ^ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. January 23, 2026. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  19. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart on 23/01/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  20. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart on 23/01/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  21. ^ "Hilary Duff Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  22. ^ "Hilary Duff Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  23. ^ "Hilary Duff Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  24. ^ "Roommates". Apple Music. January 16, 2026. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  25. ^ Lapresa, Cristiana (January 16, 2026). "Hilary Duff - "Roommates" (Radio Date: 16-01-2026)" (Press release) (in Italian). EarOne. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
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