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Oddballs and wallflowers everywhere have a new ’it girl’.

With her honest lyrics and eccentric style, there’s no surprise that Audrey Hobert is making waves with her debut album, ‘Who’s the Clown?’ It may seem like Hobert has suddenly appeared from nowhere, but if you’re at all familiar with the work of Gracie Abrams, especially songs like ‘That’s so True’ and ‘Risk’, you’ve already been listening to Hobert’s writing. Hobert has managed to win over Gracie Abrams sceptics and cynics with her self-critical and candid lyrics like, “I don’t sweat the acne, It’s a bitch but it goes away” and “but now I’m lame, it’s such a shame, I used to be super cool”. This genuine expression of insecurity and self-doubt paired with the vibrant rhythms has captured audiences, with tracks that feel as if you’re having an honest conversation with one of your closest girl friends. Her writing provides a fresh but familiar feeling that evades many of her popstar peers .

Her past experience in screenwriting shines through with comedic remarks and witty storytelling worthy of an episode of ‘Girls’. Her song ‘Chateau’ openly mocks elitism in the music industry. Written after attending the 2024 Grammys afterparty, the track is critical of the obsession with fame and relevancy, and her experiences as an outside observer. This sentiment follows into other songs such as Silver Jubilee with lyrics like “wanna make it, but it’s fun to be a normal girl.” Hobert makes it clear that she is not here to chase viral moments, instead she’s here for authenticity. 

Paired with early noughties’ visuals reminiscent of a disney channel original movie in the most complimentary way, Hobert’s new album has resonated with many a wallflower and those who often feel on the outside of the inner circles. She steps outside of what is expected of her and what it means to be a ‘popstar’.

It’s no wonder that with only 12 tracks under her belt, Hobert has already booked sold out gigs worldwide and has garnered a loyal fanbase. ‘Who’s the Clown?’ has also been well received by critics from publications such as Pitchfork and Rolling Stone with consistent ratings standing around 4 stars out of 5. Everyone has their eye on Audrey, asking what’s next but also…who is the clown?