ALEXIS Makes Her Mark with ‘HATE IT HERE’
- Curious For Music Team
- Sep 29
- 1 min read
For ALEXIS, music is more than melody—it is a means of wrestling with the contradictions of growing up.
Her sophomore single “HATE IT HERE” reflects this duality in full, pairing candid confessions with lush, energetic production. It is a record that will resonate with fans of Olivia Rodrigo and Conan Gray while still carrying its own distinctive pulse.
The track’s origins are as collaborative as they are introspective. At a songwriting camp in Bali, ALEXIS joined forces with a team of seasoned creatives, eventually discovering an artistic partnership with producer Tyler Murray that she describes as transformative. Together, they shaped a song that feels both polished and raw, balancing pop accessibility with lyrical depth.
At its core, “HATE IT HERE” is a journal entry set to music. ALEXIS explores the discomfort of questioning one’s identity, voicing insecurities that too often remain unspoken. In sharing these fears, she taps into the power of vulnerability—her private anxieties become a mirror for a generation grappling with similar struggles.
The visuals for the release offer a striking complement. The mirrored set in which the video was filmed captures the sense of multiplicity, while the Filipinana blouse on the cover art underscores the song’s cultural resonance. These artistic choices highlight ALEXIS’s intention to create music that lives beyond sound, speaking to broader themes of heritage and belonging.
By positioning herself as an “upbeat sad girl,” ALEXIS redefines what pop can hold: joy and pain, confidence and doubt, tradition and innovation. “HATE IT HERE” is not just a second single—it is a defining moment, one that signals an artist stepping fully into her artistic identity.
