In a landscape often saturated with noise and judgment, artist Gracie Abrams is taking the time to address the pervasive “nepo baby” discourse that follows her throughout her pop career.
As she prepares for the release of her third studio album, Daughter From Hell, Abrams has opened up about the unique circumstances of her upbringing and how they shaped her creative journey. Speaking on these topics, she emphasized that having a famous parent provided her with a significant advantage: a safety net.
“I think about the privilege there, and it’s like, I had a safety net, and that allowed me the ability to experiment and to concentrate,” Abrams shared. “I wasn’t growing up afraid financially, and that’s the biggest deal.”
Beyond the financial security, Abrams noted the intangible benefits of her background. Growing up with parents who navigated both the entertainment industry and creative fields provided her with a specific cultural fluency.
“The specific household that I was born into, there is just this vocabulary that I’m so lucky to grow up with,” she explained. “So like, when I see people pointing that out, it’s like, I get it, hard-core. The jokes and things, I understand the tone of the Internet.”
The new album Daughter From Hell is set to drop on July 17 via Interscope. Prior to the release, Abrams introduced the record with the enchanting single Hit The Wall.
A look at the tracklist reveals a compelling mix of emotional depth and musical breadth, featuring tracks such as Death Wish, Broke My Heart, and What If It’s Right?. The album also includes the track Minibar, a collaboration with friend Audrey Hobert.
The record closes with Cold Goodbyes, which features Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons and stands out as the longest song on the album. Abrams considers What If It’s Right? her favorite track on the record.
In addition to the music, Abrams is gearing up for a major tour, embarking on The Look At My Life tour in 2026 and 2027. The journey will begin in Denver and travel across North America before heading into Europe, with stops including Paris and London.
For the US leg of the tour, Abrams will be supported by a stellar lineup, including Rachel Chinouriri, Holly Humberstone, Del Water Gap, Charlotte Lawrence, Grace Ives, Bella Kay, Jensen McRae, and The Japanese House. In Europe, the lineup shifts to include Samia and Jake Minch.
Adding another layer to her creative ambitions, Gracie Abrams has also confirmed her acting debut in the director of Babygirl’s next film, demonstrating her interests span music and cinema.
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