Today, breakout artist ADÉLA unleashed her electrifying new single, “Machine Girl.” Produced by Grimes, Liam Benayon, Slush Puppy, and Dylan Harrison, the track delivers a sharp critique of the spectacle surrounding female conflict in pop culture. Despite the growing rhetoric of “women supporting women,” audiences continue to relish in watching them tear each other down. Co-written by ADÉLA, the song stems from her personal experiences within the industry’s high-pressure environment. Over pulsating synths, layered vocoder harmonies, and defiant lyrics, she challenges the drama head-on: “Why you comin’ at me, baby? / Yell at the machine, girl.”

Accompanying the release is a striking music video, which premiered today. Directed by Mitch deQuilettes (Daya, TOKiMONSTA) and choreographed by Miguel Zárate alongside ADÉLA, the visual narrative unfolds in a cutthroat dance battle. Actress Sofia Wylie (“Andi Mack,” “Marvel Rising,” “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”) portrays ADÉLA’s rival in a relentless routine orchestrated by an overbearing director. The intensity builds as competition escalates into aggression, mirroring the song’s message about the entertainment industry's role in manufacturing female feuds. The video also features a special appearance by Grimes, further cementing her influence on the track.

ADÉLA’s journey to this moment has been anything but conventional. Raised in Slovakia, she grappled with her homeland’s conservative values and instead immersed herself in ballet, going professional at just 11 years old. By 14, she was training at elite academies in Vienna and London. However, the industry’s dehumanizing standards led her to abandon ballet entirely, searching instead for a space where she could truly express herself.

In 2020, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her pop star ambitions, competing for a spot in HYBE x Geffen’s global girl group—a journey documented by the Netflix series “Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE.” The grueling process saw her reshaping her identity to fit the group’s vision, only to be eliminated. “That was the worst year of my life,” she admits. “Seriously. It sucked. I didn’t know who I was.” The experience, however, became the catalyst for her reinvention. She spent time crafting her sound, rediscovering her artistic identity, and emerging as a fearless solo act.

Her rise has been meteoric. Teen Vogue and OUT have highlighted her journey, while PAPER® praised her “raw vocals, clever storytelling, and magnetic choreography.” Her debut singles, “HOMEWRECKED” and “SUPERSCAR,” showcased her distinct artistic voice, with “HOMEWRECKED” amassing over a million streams on Spotify within a month of its release.

I want to create a world that's relatable on a human level,” ADÉLA shares. “I want to talk about things that are maybe uncomfortable. That’s who I am as a person: I’m super blunt and kind of clinical, in a sense. I want to encourage people to be themselves.”

With “Machine Girl,” ADÉLA solidifies her place as an uncompromising voice in pop music, turning her past struggles into a bold statement on authenticity and resilience. Backed by the visionary production of Grimes and a compelling narrative, the single marks another powerful chapter in her ascent.

Author: Adam Bailey

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