In February 2024, "Lonely Again" was released as "Never Be Lonely" by Jax Jones and Zoe Wees in collaboration with Pokémon Company and with additional credits of Tom Demac and Ina Wroldsen.[1] Jones had collaborated with The Pokémon Company on the 2021 release, Pokémon 25: The Album. Jones said "This collaboration with Zoe Wees and Pikachu represents a dream come true for me. 'Never Be Lonely' is a sonic journey into the heart of music and friendship, and it's a privilege to have Pikachu join us on this adventure."[2]
On 8 March 2024, a version featuring Cascada on vocals was released.[3][4]
Reception
Jonathan Currinn from Good Star Vibes said "Zoe Wees version wraps the intoxicating beat around her R&B vocals, bringing a whole new dynamic to the UK and German dance scene" and said "The dance track that is empowered more so with Natalie Horler's flawless vocals. Known as the vocalist of Cascada, Natalie Horler has one impressive voice and this song only allows her to emphasise it more so."[4]