Ellise, whose breakout single “911” seismically redefined the pop scene – amassing over 440 million global streams, marks a striking return with her sophomore album, “PRETTY EVIL.” The record chronicles the trials and terrors she braved on a steadfast journey to reclaim her voice from industry titans while navigating deep personal conflicts. After the success of “911”, the Iraqi-American artist found herself losing creative control, caught in an industry machine that sought to dictate her sound, image, and narrative. The pressure to conform left her disillusioned, forcing her to take a step back and rediscover her artistic identity on her own terms.
Now, Ellise makes her comeback with “PRETTY EVIL”, a dark pop confessional that fully embodies her raw, unfiltered vision. Dripping with lust, heartache, jealousy, and more, the album pulls listeners into a hypnotic spiral of love and loss revealing that Ellise held the double-edged dagger all along. Executive produced by Arthur Besna (Nessa Barret, Baby Storme, Bludnymph), the album was heralded in recent months for its haunting singles including “dead2me,” which landed Ellise the cover of SALT on Spotify. Additionally, the album’s third single “valentine,” became a fan favorite during her performances on Madison Beer’s Spinnin’ tour and was spotlighted by Ones To Watch which adored, “her fearless, transformative artistry [that] is reshaping modern pop.”
“PRETTY EVIL’s premiere single, “bite” is a cinematic commentary on the conflicting nature of heartbreak – how, despite knowing someone is not meant for you – the gravity of love is often too fearsome to break. The accompanying video illustrates a toxic romance with riveting visuals that evoke the nostalgic glamour of a hopeless romance that would have you “die just to take another bite.”
The record received its debut performance on the Bishop Briggs The Tell My Therapist I’m Fine Tour which Ellise joined as a special guest performer. Music Junkie‘s recent feature story applauded “her magnetic stage presence and a voice that cuts straight to the soul.” exclaiming that “Ellise has firmly claimed her spot in the music scene.”
Tracklist:
- PRETTY
- committed for life
- cherry on top
- leech
- dead2me
- feel better together
- dead girl dreaming
- runaway bride
- ballerina
- bite
- valentine
- EVIL
ABOUT ELLISE:
With her breakout hit “911,” Iraqi-American artist Ellise has carved herself a spot in the dark pop scene becoming renowned for the haunting vulnerability and distinct cinematic quality of her artistry that continues to garner her a cult-like fanbase. Over the years, her journey has been molded by personal battles with mental health struggles that have perfected her ability to portray raw and earnest emotional depth eloquently through her music. Now, Ellise is making a comeback with her latest singles “dead2me” and “bite”, which have been adored by fans and industry players alike, with “dead2me” landing the cover of SALT on Spotify for release week. The otherworldly tracks set the tone for her sophomore album “PRETTY EVIL” – created with Arthur Besna, Ella Boh, JT Foley, and Madi Yanofsky – described as her most cohesive and ambitious work to date, which heralds a new era for Ellise. Her final single from the album, “valentine” has become a fan favorite following its live performance on Madison Beer’s Spinnin’ tour. Looking ahead to 2025, Ellise is set to capitalize on her momentum with major live performances as she joins Bishop Briggs on tour this month.
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