Acclaimed singer-songwriter, actress, and cultural icon Paris Jackson delivers her striking new single “teenage drama,” out now via Republic Records—listen HERE. Arriving ahead of her anticipated performance at BottleRock Napa Valley tomorrow, May 23rd, the track—co-written by Paris with producer Linda Perry—offers another powerful glimpse into her forthcoming musical project arriving later this year.
Opening on a steady beat accented by a thick bassline and loose guitar, “teenage drama” immediately pulls listeners into Paris’ sonic world. She sings, “Here comes all the teenage drama, breaking bones to reach Nirvana,” before the song slips into the undertow of a distortion-heavy hook as she reassures, “You’re in your head, I’m right here.” Blending gritty alternative-rock sounds with sharp cultural commentary, the song balances vulnerability and rebellion, capturing the tension of growing up and finding one’s place in a fractured modern world.
Across the anthemic track’s three verses, Paris paints a vivid portrait of generational anxiety and disillusionment. From “fighting through the zombie nation” and “our desperation,” to calling out “wasted grownups” and “well trained robots,”she critiques performative culture and conformity with fearless honesty.
“Teenage drama” follows Paris’ recent single “zombies in love,” released alongside a thought-provoking music video that reflects on how modern technology quietly numbs human connection while exploring an unexpected bond. Paris recently spoke about the song, working with Linda Perry, her creative process, and more in her Vogue Hong Kong cover story—read more HERE. Together, “teenage drama” and “zombies in love” mark the beginning of a bold new era that finds Paris leaning further into alternative rock while maintaining the poetic honesty that has defined her work from the start.
Paris first introduced audiences to her celestial yet edgy sound with her 2020 debut album, wilted, the critically acclaimed project was instantly praised for its amplified alternative-folk textures and melancholic-fused confessional songwriting. Created in collaboration with Andy Hull and Robert McDowell of Manchester Orchestra, the record captured #1 on the iTunes US Alternative Albums Chart upon release and incited the applause of NPR, Associated Press, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, NME, NYLON, Refinery29, and more. Following the release of wilted, she dropped the lost EP alongside a string of singles including “lighthouse” and “bandaid,” performed headline shows across North America, and toured with the likes of Queens of the Stone Age, Incubus, Manchester Orchestra, Silversun Pickups, The Revivalists, and more. Since then, she has been working on her forthcoming project, expanding her creative palette while still staying rooted in the authenticity that has become her hallmark.
Fresh off the release of “teenage drama,” Paris is set to return to BottleRock Napa Valley tomorrow for what promises to be a standout performance—listen to “teenage drama” now HERE.