Moore returns to music after a decade

Los Angeles: Singer-actor Mandy Moore has released her first song in a decade. Titled 'When I Wasn't Watching', the number is from her new album, the name of which is yet to be declared. The album is slated for release early next year.

"The idea of diving back into music after so much time and personal change was really intimidating to me for a while," a report in variety.com quoted Moore as saying.

"But then I finally realised: I'm the only person who can make this move. It all has to start with me," she added.

The song has been produced by longtime collaborator Mike Viola and the video has been directed by Lauren Dukoff. The release is significant because it is her first music since her former husband Ryan Adams faced multiple accusations of sexual harassment.

"I think everyone's had the experience of feeling lost and not quite understanding how you've found yourself at a certain point in your life. And I think the key is not to judge yourself for that. I'm a big believer in the idea that what you've journeyed through is ultimately going to factor into the person you become, and how you'll greet whatever big challenge you face next," Moore asserted.

The actor, who is looking forward to the premiere of her show 'This Is Us', began recording her upcoming album earlier this year. She created the album's lyrics on her own and recorded each song live with a full band set-up.

The 35-year-old actor will release another single before the end of the year.