Gracie Abrams is preparing to release her third album, Daughter from Hell, which she describes as a bigger, more varied record that digs deeper into her emotional history, tracing themes back to her childhood rather than just recent relationships. The announcement comes as the singer-songwriter, known for turning personal insecurity and self-described emotional messiness into acclaimed music, continues to build on the success of her earlier records and her high-profile profile as an artist who blends candour with polish.

The interview took place in a Brooklyn art studio, where Abrams and the writer painted portraits of one another, a practice she said mirrors gatherings she hosts in London with her partner, actor Paul Mescal. Her debut album, 2023's Good Riddance, followed her breakup with producer Blake Slatkin, earned her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist and a 49-date opening slot on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, while 2024's The Secret of Us explored an "unrequited" crush widely believed to reference Mescal. Tour dates for the new album have reportedly sold out within minutes, and Abrams also addresses her "nepo-baby" status as the daughter of filmmaker J.J. Abrams and producer Katie McGrath.