Rising Los Angeles alt-pop and pop-punk artist Chloe Star returns with “walking on the sun” . The single draws from her personal experiences navigating the rehabilitation system during her battle with substance abuse, turning a difficult chapter of her life into a raw and unfiltered piece of songwriting.
Rather than presenting a conventional recovery narrative, the track tackles the darker realities of parts of the rehab industry, including the feeling that profit can sometimes outweigh genuine care. Chloe Star approaches the subject with stark honesty, pairing emotionally heavy lyrics with a driving pop-punk and alt-rock sound built on gritty guitars, soaring melodies, and high-intensity percussion.
Speaking about the song, Chloe Star describes it as a reflection of both hardship and survival, shaped by her time in multiple treatment facilities and the life-changing moment she eventually found real support. That honesty remains central to her work and continues to define her growing catalogue.
The release follows a strong run of singles which have helped establish her as a standout voice in modern alt-pop and pop-punk. Now, “walking on the sun” marks another step forward; intense, personal, and unflinchingly honest.