Chappell Roan's upcoming album marks a "new version" of the pop sensation.
Producer Dan Nigro, who has worked on Chappell's follow-up to her acclaimed debut album *The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess*, revealed they've completed five tracks so far, including one that features the fiddle. He shared with *The New York Times*, "I'll say that much. It's a new version of Chappell."
Fans can look forward to a mix of musical styles on the new record, including a "fun, up-tempo country song," "a couple of ballads," and a "mid-tempo rock song."
Despite the 26-year-old's candidness about the pressures of fame and the "predatory" behavior of some fans, Nigro emphasized that this won’t overshadow the album's tone. The new project, expected to include the unreleased fan-favorite ‘The Subway,’ will still be created from a "fun place." He added, "We'll see what happens."
Chappell Roan, known for hits like *Good Luck, Babe!*, expressed her gratitude for Nigro’s belief in her from the start, noting how his support gave her the confidence to write and perform authentically. "Dan always believed in me," she shared. "He’s been there from the beginning and helped me realize what makes me feel good to perform, to sing, to write about. Because he believed in that part of me, I started to believe in it, too."
Chappell has been open about her struggles with fame, even canceling shows due to severe depression. She recently took to Instagram to address her need for boundaries after experiencing inappropriate behavior from some fans. In her statement, she clarified that choosing a career in music doesn't mean she should be subjected to harassment.
"For the past 10 years I’ve been going non-stop to build my project, and it’s come to the point that I need to draw lines and set boundaries," she wrote. "I want to be an artist for a very long time. I’ve been in too many nonconsensual physical and social interactions, and I just need to lay it out: women don’t owe you anything."
She continued, "When I’m on stage, in drag, at a work event, or doing press, I am at work. Outside of that, I’m clocked out. I don’t owe anyone my energy, time, or attention just because they’re expressing admiration. Women do not owe a reason why they don’t want to be touched or talked to."
