Filipino-Australian pop singer ALEXIS is singing from the heart. Her latest single, “HATE IT HERE,” is about how to accept yourself and the highs and lows of growing up along the way. The song sets a pensive, hooky vibe that’s perfect for what ALEXIS calls her “upbeat sad girl” style. The earworm numbers get into your head, and the candid lyrics make you feel a bit too much, leaving you inspired to both dance and ruminate.
If you like artists like Conan Gray, Maisie Peters, Olivia Rodrigo, and Griff, then this one’s for you. That openness is why “HATE IT HERE” stands out from her ever-growing pile of music. The songwriters co-wrote the track during a writing camp held in Bali in 2023, where various other musicians and producers joined them. This partnership was crucial to ALEXIS discovering her sound. The production balances breezy pop sounds with an intimate atmosphere, as if a diary entry had sprung to life in sunlit beachroons. The video, directed by Justin Cueno and assisted by Junaid Mohtaj, is mesmerizing as well. Shot inside a custom-designed mirror installation, it is an exploration of self-discovery and identity within the song.
On the single cover, ALEXIS is wearing the Filipinana blouse to connect to her culture and the story of coming home and finding herself. And with the accolades for his body of work on top producers' songs, ALEXIS is becoming more and more of a force to be reckoned with in the pop world. In “HATE IT HERE,” she opens the doors to a universe in which raw emotions and irresistible beats meet, showing that heartache can drive an enormous dance tune.
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