“HATE IT HERE” finds ALEXIS striking gold once more, but this time with a sharper edge and a more vulnerable voice. It is a track that balances the dualities of joy and sorrow, comfort and discomfort, belonging and alienation. With every soaring chorus, she transforms deeply personal truths into something that feels destined to be shouted back by thousands of voices in unison.
The production here is a triumph of collaboration. Working alongside Tyler Murray and a team of songwriters in Bali, ALEXIS seems to have tapped into a “true sound” that is equal parts glossy and grounded. The song’s textures shimmer without ever feeling overproduced, leaving space for her voice—clear, emotive, and unguarded—to take center stage.
What makes “HATE IT HERE” particularly compelling is its relatability. Fans who have gravitated toward the diaristic styles of Conan Gray and Olivia Rodrigo will find a kindred spirit in ALEXIS. Yet she carves out her own lane, infusing her music with cultural depth and a playful defiance that feels wholly her own.
Accompanied by Justin Cueno’s striking visual direction, the track becomes an audiovisual exploration of identity. The mirror installation isn’t just an artistic backdrop; it’s a metaphor, placing ALEXIS—and by extension, all of us—within the fractal complexity of self-image. It’s rare to find pop this polished and yet this unflinchingly human.