Gracie Abrams explores fame, loneliness on Daughter From Hell
Singer explores fame, loneliness, identity on her third album
Gracie Abrams is addressing the challenges of growing up in one of Hollywood's most well-known families on her third studio album, Daughter From Hell, while opening up about loneliness, self-doubt and personal struggles.
The singer-songwriter, whose parents are filmmaker J.J. Abrams and producer Katie McGrath, uses the record to reflect on life behind the 'nepo baby' label.
Album explores fame and personal struggles
On the track Look At My Life, Abrams hints at battles with substance use and concerns about her future, singing, "I've been thinking through the hard stuff over light drugs like every night."
The album also explores the pressures of building a lasting career while growing up in the spotlight.
Paul Mescal collaboration tackles loneliness
Although Abrams and actor Paul Mescal are happily together, the pair co-wrote Imaginary Friend, a song centred on loneliness and emotional isolation.
In the track, Abrams sings about talking to an imaginary companion who never responds.
Marcus Mumford joins third album
Daughter From Hell also features What If It's Right?, a collaboration with Mumford & Sons frontman Marcus Mumford.
The song marks one of several standout moments on Abrams' latest release.
Abrams hopes listeners embrace every emotion
Speaking about the album, Abrams said she hopes listeners feel comfortable accepting every part of themselves.
"My hope, for anyone listening to this album, is that they feel it's OK to embrace all parts of themselves," she said, adding that people have the right to experience heartbreak, confusion and longing, as well as love, friendship and hope.
