From an early age, growing up in Derbyshire, England, Alessi Rose was charmed by music and fueled by a passion for writing. The artist, who was recently recognized on the BBC Sound of 2026 Longlist, enrolled in singing lessons and entered poetry competitions by the time she was 13, beginning a career within the entertainment industry as she continued to grow. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, around age 18, Rose dove into music production, personally sharing self-recorded demos to various platforms online.
Inspired by the work of artists such as Madonna, Lorde and Gwen Stefani, Rose’s various extended plays and tracks include a diverse range of elements in the genres of indie and bedroom pop, along with alternative rock. Her music compositions certainly have the essence of “spilling her guts,” with vulnerable and angsty lyricism paired with raw and emotional vocals, as well as various forms of instrumentation. Rose’s brutal honesty and relatability truly captivate her audience, including me, in such an enthralling and awe-inspiring manner. It is conveyed within every song she has released, as well as her Instagram bio, which for a long period read: “If people don’t want me to write songs about them, they shouldn’t do bad things,” a reference to Taylor Swift, another one of Rose’s inspirations.
Rose debuted her first single, “say ur mine,” in 2023, with a track following titled “hate this part” within the same year. Both songs gained traction after Rose built quite a following by posting covers online. Following these singles, at the beginning of July 2024, Rose debuted her first EP, “rumination as ritual,” which featured six tracks including: “eat me alive,” “the pit,” and my personal favorite, “CRUSH!” The record, with a cover showcasing Rose laying on her back in bed, dressed in an “A.R.” embroidered blue sweater that complements her eyeshadow, explores the themes of unreciprocated love, romantic longing, situationships and the feelings of envy and desire to be someone else.
Following the release of “rumination as ritual,” Rose announced the release of her second EP, which would be dropping in early January 2025. The EP, titled “for your validation,” included six tracks, featuring the popular songs “oh my” and “pretty world.” With the release, which features Rose wearing an embroidered sweater once again, facing away from the camera, the artist began to attain significantly more traction, leading her on the road to stardom. With that, fans of Rose, who are commonly addressed as “Angels” by the artist, were pleasantly surprised and quite enthusiastic when she announced her third EP would be released, following her signing with Capitol Records.
On May 15, 2025, Rose took to social media platforms and various media outlets to announce that her next EP, “Voyeur,” would be dropping on July 25, 2025. One way the artist announced the release was through Instagram, sharing the cover, which featured Rose in a vintage floral mini dress reaching upwards in a Renaissance period-piece adorned room, looking absolutely ethereal. With the image, the singer-songwriter wrote a long and heartfelt caption, as well as the message behind the upcoming EP.
The following day, Rose released the first single that would be featured on the EP, “Same Mouth.” The track, which truly serves as the perfect opening to the EP, addresses the feelings Rose felt when she entered a relationship with a man, which turned quite toxic. With that, the lyrics dive into the embarrassment behind falling for someone with clear and predictable red flags, but dismissing them. The title ties into the track with the realization that the singer, Rose, is simultaneously kissing the man while stating that the relationship is inadequate for her.
The second song on the tracklist of “Voyeur,” titled “Take It or Leave It,” conveys the feelings of an intense, deep crush and sensing an absolute need for them. Despite that, the track dives into the self-awareness of Rose, conscious of the fact that she is too “needy” of this and needs to rid herself of this infatuation. Following “Take It or Leave It,” is the third track — and third single — released one week prior to the complete EP, titled “Everything Anything.” The track addresses the emotions and confusion following a breakup, especially with the feelings of once being with someone intimately and now they won’t even answer calls. As stated via social media, Rose spoke on how this particular track is one of her personal favorites and that “the songs on Voyeur are so thick with emotion.”
On the fourth track, Rose sways away from the emotions of heartbreak and intimacy and instead addresses the complexity of friendships. “Stella” addresses a friend that Rose clearly had in her past, whom she truly adored. As time passed, though, it was clear the friend was envious of Rose, as well as just acting rudely towards her. The song definitely has the opportunity to be relatable to a wide audience, as it explains that sometimes certain people who feel like friends aren’t truly kind-hearted.
The fifth track, “That Could Be Me,” served as the second single for “Voyeur” and is a personal favorite of mine. The catchy and upbeat pop song has led to a variety of jam sessions in my car. The song, despite being very energetic, explains the yearning Rose is feeling towards someone who is ultimately in love with another person. Throughout the verses, she claims that she could be in that person’s place, envious that her love interest isn’t fond of her in return.
The sixth song takes a dark and edgier turn in comparison to the previous track. “RIP” dives into the feelings of Rose experiencing being “the other woman,” when she has the realization that the man she is involved with truly has a girlfriend. With that, she knows now that the man will inevitably leave her, telling him to go ahead and “rip it,” for she feels emotionally used and betrayed.
On the seventh track, “Bittersweet,” Rose switches tones and melodies once again to describe the complex feelings of that “in-between” of both happy and sad when a breakup occurs. She very much dives into the concept of that, though she is continuing to dream of her ex and wishes to call him up, she has the complete opposite feeling of wanting to erase him from her mind wholly.
The final track, “Dumb Girl,” addresses the experience of Rose being self-aware that this sort of current relationship she is experiencing is truly just a fling and that the partner will leave for someone else. The artist continuously refers to herself as a “dumb girl” because she knows that she isn’t this man’s girlfriend and is instead in a brief and fleeting sexual relationship.
During and following the release of “Voyeur,” Rose was continuously performing at a variety of festivals and intimate, personal concerts, along with opening for mainstream pop artists including Dua Lipa for the “Radical Optimism Tour” and Tate McRae for the “Miss Possessive Tour.” Despite the seemingly busy schedule and ongoing excitement of the original EP, Rose took to platforms on Sept. 19, 2025 to announce “Voyeur (Deluxe),” which would include the release of three new original songs on Nov. 7, 2025.
Now, before diving into the tracks of “Voyeur (Deluxe),” I personally feel that the overall aesthetic that Rose built regarding this original and deluxe EP simply cannot be ignored. With that sort of “spilling her guts” angsty and vulnerable lyricism that Rose has seemingly mastered, the artist has truly demonstrated herself as an indie pop gem. Regarding her style that I’m personally obsessed with, she continuously showcases different pieces that are heavily lacey, feminine and fun. Styling such garments with accessories such as chunky necklaces, rosy blush, bleached eyebrows and statement heels or boots, the artist truly appears as if she just stepped out of a dressing room of the most aesthetic vintage boutique. I feel that Rose’s music and sound is the perfect example of twirling in your bedroom playing the “Voyeur (Deluxe)” CD, which is quite exciting, for this is the first of Rose’s EPs to have physical copies and pouring your heart out with the lyrics.
Serving as both the lead single and the first track on the deluxe is “First Original Thought.” The track was accompanied by a music video that explores themes of an ex realizing he made a mistake breaking up with his girlfriend, Rose, in quite a cheeky manner. The artist finds such feelings the ex is having amusing, for she feels renewed and carefree, while he is missing her deeply. The implementation of the music video creates an even stronger sense of freshness for Rose, as she dances around in a fun outfit paired with polka dot heels in an industrial dance studio.
“Get Around,” the second song on the “Voyeur (Deluxe)” EP, continues the very upbeat manner set by the previous track. Speaking on the lyrics, Rose addresses the feelings of being interested in a “bad guy,” whom she has heard negative rumors and news about. Despite that knowledge, the artist continuously wants to make advances on the man and wishes he would pursue her in return. Overall, I definitely love the edgy and entertaining style that this song has, for it feels that Rose is continuing to take risks and express herself in a very honest fashion.
The third and final song of the deluxe EP, “Falling Forever,” dives into an occurrence in which Rose was broken up with by her partner and after moving on, sees her ex come crawling back. The artist addresses that though her ex will be continuing to love and fall for her forever, she feels no need to return to that relationship. This track serves as an empowering finale to the entirety of the EP, for it signifies that despite such a devastating occurrence, both Rose and listeners will move past and fulfill their own sense of growth and renewal.
At its core, the complete “Voyeur (Deluxe)” EP offers an intimate, vulnerable and deeply introspective glimpse into Rose’s inner thoughts and feelings. I personally think that, similarly to her other EPs and singles, her lyrics enable her to connect with a continuously growing and immersively wide audience through such authentic relatability and genuine emotional depth. Paired with her raw and entrancing vocals, it’s quite clear that Rose’s music career will continue to see expansive growth as she continues to release catchy, as well as immersive additions to her discography. Altogether, I truly feel that this EP captures the charm that is further continuing to make Rose’s artistry so compelling and easy to connect with.