"Birth of a main pop girl": Fans react as Addison Rae officially drops new single 'Headphones On'

From being a content creator on TikTok to turning into a pop artist, Addison Rae has paved her way into the music industry. On April 17, the Diet Pepsi singer dropped the music video for her new single, Headphones On. The song is the fourth on her to-be-released debut album, in association with Columbia Records. Filmed in Iceland, the song features themes of liberation, healing, and acceptance.

The singer appears with neon pink hair and is seen slipping into a midsummer dream. Rae posted the video on YouTube, which has close to 300k views in less than 24 hours of its release.

Fans took to the comment section and revealed their excitement about the new single. One user described it as "the birth of a main pop girl" and noted,

One user (@vvvinax) appreciated the videography and use of bright colors.

"the use of the neon colors..... 2010s' pop visuals are making a comeback."

Another fan (@cloudywithachanceofcute) added,

"this song proves Addison gets it, she gets us. We just want to put our headphones on and pretend we are in a music video, while walking home from work."

One user (@D1ON101) appreciated the singer's transition from social media to the music industry and noted,

"Addison’s transition into being a corny tiktoker into being a MAIN POP girly is so inspiring."

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Addison Rae officially drops the music video for her new single Headphones On

Following the success of her hit singles, Diet Pepsi and Aquamarine, Rae's fourth track reveals her vulnerable emotional experiences. Directed by Mitch Ryan, the track slowly moves from turbulence to a slow acceptance. Rae (@addisonraee) announced the release of the music video on Instagram and noted,

"This song is deeply connected to me in so many ways. Writing it was healing, emotional, and extremely spiritual. Every good thing comes my way. Because I choose to be good."

In an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music, Addison Rae opened up about her experience filming the song in Iceland. When asked about her plans, she noted,

"Yes there is a destination in track. There will be an album, I will share more details very soon about it."

She described Headphones On as a "very cathartic song" and added,

"It's definitely one of the more emotional ones I have made thus far."

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Addison Rae's fans have been hooked to the screens since her Coachella performance with Arca. Notably, the singer revealed the release date of her debut album on June 6. While the name of the album has not been revealed, more details about it are expected in the upcoming months.

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