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Gaining buzz at lightspeed, rising alternative-pop singer-songwriter Ally Evenson shares a provocative and potent new single and music video titled “AFO” out now via Assemble Sound/Atlantic Records. Accompanied by an equally memorable official music video, the song notably sets the stage for her anxiously awaited forthcoming sophomore album, SPEED KILLS, arriving everywhere next year on February 20. Watch the official music video for “AFO” now below.
Ally took the reins and co-produced “AFO” alongside frequent collaborator nydge and Lixa. With no-fucks-given, she places herself back in the Garden of Eden. Swooning synths glide around plucked acoustic guitar on the verses as she sighs, “Get me off this metaphor.” Paying homage to classic nineties alternative, distortion kicks into overdrive on the refrain, and she urges, Adam won’t you just fuck off, eat the apple.” She’s not just reassigning gender roles; she’s reclaiming the bedroom as her own kingdom. The accompanying video mirrors this narrative with an otherworldly visual feast.
“This song is about decentering men from your s*x life”, shares Ally. “It references Adam and Eve and uses metaphors to describe certain explicit situations with women.”
The new single lands in the wake of her latest release, “Strawberry,” which has quickly proven to be a fan-favorite. Gaining momentum on socials, the track captured the attention of outlets including The Luna Collective, which described the song as an “auditory whirlwind,” as well as Ones To Watch, which cited it as a release they “can’t get enough of.” The song even made its way to New Music Friday aficionado Joe Jonas’s November 14th playlist.
Over the course of 14 tracks, Ally’s forthcoming album sees her process the aftershocks of a breakup: the ensuing anxiety, profound sadness, newfound confidence, and ultimately, self-actualization. Co-producing with longtime collaborator and trusted musical confidant nydge, she’s in the driver’s seat on SPEED KILLS.
She sums it up best, “All of these songs are about me and my life. You’re getting who I am on SPEED KILLS. This is a study of myself.”
Ally first teased this new chapter with the supercharged “Phetamines.” Met with enthusiastic acclaim, Off The Record raved, “Evenson’s brilliance lies in the unexpected sonic twists and turns,” while PLEASER lauded, “she’s embracing her campier side, poking fun at personal grievances, and incorporating sounds for the sake of psychological satisfaction.”
Named by Pigeons & Planes as one of “25 Artists to Watch in 2025,” Ally Evenson has garnered both critical acclaim and a rapidly growing fanbase with her potent alt-pop songcraft, fueled by equal parts emotional introspection and intellectual bite. Her 2024 full-length debut, BLUE SUPER LOVE, earned recognition from publications like Pitchfork, and she’s continued to hone her talents on stage, with tour runs supporting The Japanese House and Band of Horses, as well as touring the US and Europe as a guitarist alongside her good friend Chloe Moriondo.
Now with “AFO,” Ally Evenson continues her already remarkable knack for self-aware songwriting and sharp-edged reflection, paving the way for an exciting body of work to come.