The age of feminine rage has returned in all its glory, and female autonomy in the music industry is crashing against the tides of expectation. Grammy nominations have been rolling in and found to be female-dominated with the usual names like Beyonce and Taylor Swift, but also fresher contenders such as Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and RAYE. These artists offer music that screams at the patriarchy with full force and little shame. Women like these unapologetically pave the way for future generations, standing on the shoulders of giants who themselves stood on those of titans. Through both their music and their actions, women are making their voices louder than ever in an industry long dominated by men, a disparity that lessens with each passing year. And so, it is more important than ever to give a platform to the upcoming generation to whom the baton can be passed. With that in mind, let me introduce the Derby-born singer, Alessi Rose.
I first encountered the name Alessi Rose in the summer of 2022. I was considering King’s College London for my English degree, and coincidently, so was she. Instantly, I knew she would flourish in the industry when she shared her first single, ‘say ur mine’, a song exploring the frustration of uncertainty in relationships and the pain of desire. Much of her work since has followed similar, relatable themes, with her subsequent singles ‘hate this part’, ‘eat me alive’, ‘break me’ and ‘lucy’. Her creative lyricism and symbology convey complex emotions that coincide with coming-of-age and the bittersweet nature of change; her music speaks to the current generation, as we clumsily navigate our changing lives.
Alessi Rose perfectly matches her work with a bold image of colourful pop and punky flair. Often sporting cherry-red hair, she can also be seen in pastel graphic tops, flowing skirts, and statement jewellery. Her style embraces the rising coquette aesthetics trend, complementing women's growing influence in a supposed 'man's world.' She redefines femininity as the union of elegance and strength – an iron punch in lacy gloves.
2024 was a busy year for the young artist as she released her first EP, 'rumination as ritual', featuring a new collection of catchy songs, and alongside her amassed following of 64.8K on Instagram, has accumulated 388.2K monthly Spotify listeners. Most impressively, Alessi performed an electric set at the Reading and Leeds Festival and has sold out her 2025 tour, For Your Validation. However, it’s not too late to see her perform live as she has just been announced as a Reading/Leeds Main Stage Act 2025! Her fresh, dynamic discography continues to grow and she releases single after single, truly an artist of the moment. Just this Wednesday, she dropped her latest, ‘pretty world’, a beautiful, vulnerable tune and evidence of Alessi Rose’s expanding versatility amongst a wave of poppy doppelgangers.
It is no secret she finds influence and inspiration from her icons, Lorde and Gracie Abrams. Therefore, if you’re looking to revitalise your playlists with a similar vibe, I’d recommend heading straight to streaming platforms and shuffling Alessi Rose, for a blast of feminine power and pop perfection.