Overview

• Released on June 6, Addison has drawn praise for its cohesive, dreamy soundscape that balances hedonistic pop with moments of introspection.
• Swedish producers Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd built a unified sonic universe that nods to Madonna, Charli XCX, Gaga and Lana Del Rey.
• Rae’s lyrics explore themes of glamour and fame, with candid flashes of vulnerability in tracks like “Times Like These” and “In the Rain.”
• A tour de force of fashion collaborations and visually rich videos for singles such as “Fame Is a Gun” and “Headphones On” reinforces the album’s high-glamour aesthetic.
• Having amassed 88 million TikTok followers, Rae has successfully transitioned from social media star to pop artist, overcoming early doubts about her authenticity.