Poised for a breakout 2023, star on the rise Chappell Roan kicked off her first headlining tour across North America earlier this month and today shares the much anticipated new video for her single, “Casual” – watch HERE.
The video for the early hit, which landed on ‘Best of 2022’ lists in Rolling Stone, Billboard, LA Times, Glamour and more, was directed by Hadley Hillel and puts a cinematic twist on the heroine’s narrative with Chappell falling for the most unexpected love interest. “The video is a representation of how I dream of a serious relationship with someone in my head, but in reality it may be far from that. Even though it may not feel like it, if there are no labels, it’s just casual,” Chappell reflects on the video for “Casual”.
Co-produced by frequent collaborator Daniel Nigro (Olivia Rodrigo, Caroline Polachek) and Ryan Linvill (Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray), the song is a visceral ode to the painful ambiguities of modern dating and youthful lust, showcasing Chappell’s standout vocal talent and lyrical prowess.
Earlier this month, Chappell embarked on the Naked in North America tour, her first headlining tour across 20 cities across the US & Canada, selling out New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto and more. The tour sold out in just days, with several upgraded rooms needed — see full list of remaining live dates below.
Already gaining recognition for her work within and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, Chappell has invited local drag artists in each market to open for her.
Additionally Chappell has committed to donating a portion of the proceeds from every ticket sale from her Naked In North America Tour to For The Gworls, a Black and trans-led collective that curates parties to fundraise money to help Black transgender people pay for their rent, gender-affirming surgeries, smaller co-pays for medicines/doctor’s visits and travel assistance. For more information about For The Gworls visit: www.forthegworls.party. Chappell’s live shows have already become infamous, making her an obvious choice for opener on Olivia Rodrigo’s 2022 Sour Tour, the support slot for 10 sold out shows with Fletcher, and the special guest at a Ben Platt show last fall.
Chappell Roan continues to connect with her growing fanbase by championing open and honest expression of identity and sexuality through her music, art, style and spirit and has already earned press nods from Pitchfork, NPR, MTV, Vulture, V Magazine, Rolling Stone, Teen Vogue and more. Earlier heralded releases “Pink Pony Club,” “Naked In Manhattan,” and the “deliciously vindictive “My Kink Is Karma” (co-written with Daniel Nigro & Justin Tranter) received well-deserved traction in both the digital and live music world paving the way for a debut album and more live shows coming this year.
Amusement Records is a record label founded by producer/writer Daniel Nigro (Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray, Caroline Polachek). Chappell Roan is the label’s first signing in partnership with Island Records. Listen to her entire discography HERE and watch for more soon from the wild and willful pop champion that continues to invite fans and friends into the beautiful world she’s created all on her own.
STREAM / PURCHASE “CASUAL” + WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO
https://ChappellRoan.lnk.to/CasualVideo
Naked In North American Tour REMAINING DATES
MAR 9 – SALT LAKE CITY, UT SOLD OUT
MAR 11 – SEATTLE, WA SOLD OUT
MAR 12 – PORTLAND, OR SOLD OUT
MAR 14 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA SOLD OUT
MAR 15 – LOS ANGELES, CA SOLD OUT
Photo by Ryan Clemens
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