Known for deeply introspective music, indie pop singer King Princess dropped her third studio album Girl Violence on Sept. 12. After releasing “1950,” her debut single in Feb. 2018, King Princess quickly became recognized for pop music with queer themes.
Opening with lyrics, “I’m tired of crying, I’m tired of trying / Why does nobody mention that girls can be violent,” King Princess sets the tone for the album, someone ready to be set free from a draining relationship.
Featuring a perfect mix of tracks that feel curated for live performances at music festivals, Girl Violence uses guitar-heavy melodies that pair perfectly with the more combative themes of recovering from a breakup. Her experimentation with digital production and autotuned vocals complements her more traditional style of production, blending live guitar and electronically produced beats.
Girl Violence proves perfect for playing on full blast on late-night drives with the windows down. Impeccably raw, yet ambitious in its production and lyrical themes, King Princess crafts an album that elevates the rest of her catalogue. Fans attending ACL this October should be sure to attend the singer’s set at 4 p.m. on Friday on the T-Mobile Stage.
Along with the album, King Princess announced the Girl Violence tour, with ACL being her second stop and closing December 17 in Berlin. The world tour will make stops throughout the United States, United Kingdom and Europe. The Girl Violence tour is King Princess’s first since her “Hold On Baby” tour in 2022.
Straus, whose work has been compared to Lorde, Fiona Apple and Clairo, finally feels like she’s in a lane of her own. As an artist, King Princess made themselves known for embracing queer and lesbian themes in their work, and Girl Violence feels like a reclamation of one’s sense of self and personhood in the aftermath of a messy relationship.
Standout tracks from the album include “Alone Again,” “Girls,” “Say what you will (featuring Joe Talbot)” and “Covers.” King Princess’s Girl Violence has the potential to become a staple in the queer indie pop scene.
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