Addison Rae Drops ‘Popularity is a Gun’ Song Video

Is it too large of a commentary to mention that Addison Rae is that this era’s Britney Spears? We don’t suppose so. That’s precisely the power she’s serving — and her new tune video for “Popularity is a Gun” simplest seals the deal.

Should you’ve been observing Rae’s contemporary tune drops, you’ll know she’s now not out right here liberating elementary pop visuals — those are, some may even argue, cinematic moments. Each and every element — from dress to choreography to set design — feels curated, intentional and a part of a universe she’s obviously construction.

In “Headphones On,” stylist Dara put her in antique American Attire and crowned it off with Apple‘s vintage stressed out headphones — a tiny however genius nod to the 2014 Tumblr-core revival Rae so naturally embodies. “Popularity is a Gun” takes it even additional with David Lynch meets Gregg Araki vibes — grungy, surreal, queer-coded and dripping in moody pop nostalgia.

Sonically, the monitor echoes the ghosts of edgy alt-pop previous — hints of old-school Grimes (RIP), early Marina and the Diamonds, top Britney and a splash of Gaga-era theatrical aptitude. It’s chaotic, planned and in some way nonetheless extraordinarily cohesive.

Addison Rae’s tune video for “Popularity is a Gun” is to be had to look at on YouTube and mark your calendars, her debut album drops on June 6.

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