From her raw yet bold music to the visual world around it, meg elsier is introducing us to an album that is uniquely, entirely hers. With new track 'oldnews' out today, and the full-length 'spittake' to follow, read and listen with our latest Hype playlist cover feature.

Words: Stephen Ackroyd.
Photos: Jacqueline Justice.

Emerging from the vibrant streets of Nashville, meg elsier is everything. A big statement, but with her new single 'oldnews', she continues to solidify her position as a dynamic and versatile artist. A tantalising preview of her upcoming debut album, 'spittake', set to drop in summer, elsier's music intricately weaves together the raw edges of indie-rock with the polished nuances of folk and the bold flavours of alt-pop, creating a sound that is both uniquely hers and strikingly unifying.

'oldnews' joins a collection of singles that have steadily built up excitement for 'spittake'. Following 'ifshitfuq', 'iznotreal', 'baby', and 'forlyleinsanfrancisco' - yeah, she's not a fan of capital letters and spaces - each release has unveiled new layers of elsier's artistry. With grungy guitars, heavy production, her signature lush vocals and a hint of swagger, she crafts songs that resonate deeply. Her music showcases both versatility and an ability to tap into the collective consciousness, exploring deeply personal yet universally relatable themes.

elsier's journey to her debut album is a narrative of growth, experimentation, and the relentless pursuit of artistic authenticity. She greets us with the warmth and vibrancy that fans have come to love.

"It's been a busy few months," she admits, "but it's honestly been great." She's got a show later tonight. "I'm just drinking tea and doing really bizarre vocal warmups on YouTube that are embarrassing but also so fucking funny," she quips. It's this kind of dedication and relatable humour that helps make elsier resonate with so many.

In a place as musically rich and competitive as Nashville, elsier treads her path with a keen awareness of the world around her. Despite the challenges and the noise, she finds strength in the community of empathetic, informed, and diverse individuals who support each other through it all.