Madonna officially releases “Gone Gone Gone,” a lost demo from her time Ray of Light, prefacing the new remix album Veronica Electronica.
Madonna makes a powerful return to her discography and gives us a priceless musical revelation with “Gone Gone Gone (Original Demo Version)”. This unreleased song from the era of the legendary Ray of Light finally sees the light of day, being the second pre-released taste of the long-awaited remix album Veronica Electronica, which is expected to be released on July 25, 2025 by Warner Records.
“Gone Gone Gone” was written and recorded in 1997, a period when Madonna was undergoing perhaps the most significant artistic transformation of her career. With Rick Nowels on the writing and production, the track offers a more raw, emotional and acoustic approach, which differs markedly from the later digital soundscapes shaped by William Orbit in the final Ray of Light.
Read also: From Madonna to Oasis: Iconic music photos go up for auction
The song, known to the fanbase for years as “Gone, Gone, Gone (This Love Affair Is Over),” was unofficially leaked online in 2010, sparking excitement among die-hard fans. Despite the longing for an official release, it took more than 15 years for the track to officially become part of Madonna’s musical universe.
This release is accompanied by a new visual identity, as the Veronica Electronica is a dance alter ego of Ray of LightThe album features eight remixes by world-renowned producers including Sasha, BT, Victor Calderone, William Orbit and Peter Rauhofer. The result is an explosive composition that marries the timelessness of the original tracks with modern club aesthetics.
Read also: The new Pope is related to Madonna and Justin Bieber
Madonna is no stranger to reinventing her work. Since 2021, with the rekindling of her partnership with Warner Music, she has embarked on a series of reissues and remastered projects, reminding audiences why she remains one of pop culture's biggest icons. The Gone Gone Gone comes to complete this puzzle, bringing to light a forgotten moment from her creative journey, which seems more relevant than ever.
The song is available both digitally and on collector's silver vinyl as part of the "Silver Collection" campaign. Fans are already talking about a "gift" that not only evokes memories but also reinforces Madonna's position as the undisputed queen of pop.
Read also: “Frozen”: JADE releases a dark, hypnotic cover of Madonna
Madonna herself stated: "Every song has its moment and its Gone Gone Gone "I felt like it had to come out now. It's like an open letter from a time that changed everything for me."
Rumor has it that Veronica Electronica will also be accompanied by new visuals, with unreleased footage from his recordings Ray of Light, which if true would offer a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most defining periods in pop music.
Madonna proves once again that her past is not just history but an inexhaustible treasure that can be constantly reinvented, offering the audience something new yet familiar.
