"Restless" is a song by English rock band New Order, released on 28 July 2015 to promote their tenth album, Music Complete. This is the first single, as well as new material, New Order has released in a decade since 2005's single, "Waiting for the Sirens' Call", as well as the first single featuring Tom Chapman replacing former bassist and founding member Peter Hook. The song's concept revolves around greed and consumption.

The song has received generally favourable reviews. The overall composition, as well as its catchy tune and lyrics were praised.

This is the first single released since 2005, as well as the return of Gillian Gilbert and the introduction of Tom Chapman.

Music Complete was announced from 2 September 2014 thru 22 June 2015 on Stereogum, Consequence of Sound, as well as other places, including the band's official website. They all hinted at a future release of an LP, as well as other future releases.

On July 28, the single was released as a format of digital download. A physical CD and 12" vinyl with additional remixes were released later on October 6.

The song received generally favourable reviews. Its catchy tune, lyrics and originality were praised but critics were divided by its tightness and uptight production.

Billboard described it as "..tepid, restrained, and a little blasé", but went on to state that if so, "will be nestled firmly on the rock side of New Order's extensive catalogue."Rolling Stone described it as "triumphant", as well as its significance to their 1985 release of Low-Life.

The official music video for the song was uploaded to their official Vevo and YouTube accounts on 18 August 2015.

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