Rising indie-pop-rock duo Royal She have unveiled their powerful new single “New Dawn”, a fiery anthem that officially dropped on May 2, 2025, and sees them combine their signature pop-rock with rap music. The track marks a bold sonic step for the group—made up of Alison Freed and Alexandria Reyes—who blend gritty guitar riffs, hard-hitting beats, and rap-infused vocals into a punchy, emotionally charged release. This acts as the follow-up to their previous single release, titled “Fine On My Own“.
Written by the duo themselves and produced by Logan Mader, “New Dawn” arrives as the latest teaser from their upcoming album “Befores and Afters”, which is set to be released on July 11, 2025. While their previous material has offered a diverse soundscape, this track takes a rebellious turn—one that fuses the raw urgency of Linkin Park, the anthemic energy of Paramore, and the aggressive lyricism of early Eminem. This track displays surprising versatility and truly showcases Royal She’s diverse capabilities.
Sinking the hook in from the get-go, this addictive rock-rap track blends ’00s rock and ’00s rap around a modern theme to truly bring nostalgia to their fanbase. The variety of inspiration can be heard throughout from Evanescense to Lil Kim, adding a pop-punk twist to hip-hop which is beyond difficult to pull off, with only a few acts managing to successfully deliver; and, right here, Royal She does just that, but more so, as they bring their infectious energy and present-day vibes.
Driving forward with unrelenting momentum, “New Dawn” is built for those clawing their way through darkness in search of light. It’s a declaration of resilience, delivered with spitfire verses and searing instrumentation that doesn’t let up. There’s a fiery conviction in both the lyrics and performance, making this a track that hits both sonically and emotionally. Unlike any of their previously released tracks, this new song is set to be a stand-out on their debut album, for all the right reasons.
The duo are also gearing up for a huge summer, with “Befores and Afters” dropping in July and a headline album release show booked for July 24 at the iconic Troubadour in Los Angeles. Buy your tickets to the showcase here, before they sell out. They also announced DJ Amara as their support act. It’s shaping up to be a breakthrough moment for Royal She, and this exciting brand-new track makes it clear they’re charging ahead with confidence and grit.
“New Dawn”, by Royal She, is available to download and stream, right now, across all platforms, via Freed Planet Records. We’re only weeks away from their debut album, “Befores and Afters”, officially being released, so be ready to hear the entire LP in full on July 11, 2025.