Breakout pop sensation, Nessa Barrett has released her new single, “girl in new york” today via Warner Records. The tender track caps off a remarkable year for one of pop’s most exciting new artists, following her recently released heartfelt track, “club heaven” and her pulse-pounding collaboration with Whethan — “sick of myself.” Earlier this year, she released her celebrated hell is teenage girl EP, which is packed with the singer’s sultry brand of pop that is catching fire with fans.
While discussing the new track, Barrett says, “I wrote this song about a guy who I was in the very early stages of getting to know. He had told me that he was taking a trip to New York and ghosted me.” That inspired a narrative in her mind. “It’s about a woman who he met and became obsessed with during his trip, therefore forgetting about me completely. It was delusional and a little psychotic of me, but I’m just grateful that it led to the creation of ‘girl in new york.’”
Last month, Barrett wrapped up her church club for the lonely North American headline tour — which included two main stage performances at Austin City Limits Festival — and she’ll finish the year off strong with a sold-out Australian headline tour. Now, with “girl in new york,” she continues to widen her scope and show another dimension of her artistry, with more to come in 2024.
NESSA BARRETT 2023 TOUR DATES:
AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND:
12/12 Brisbane, AUS The Tivoli
12/13 Newtown, AUS Enmore Theatre
12/16 Melbourne, AUS Forum Melbourne
12/17 Melbourne, AUS Forum Melbourne
12/19 Auckland, NZ The Powerstation