The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is Chappell Roan's 2023 album that blends synth-pop, electropop, dance-pop and pop rock with theatrical vocal delivery and sharp, often campy songwriting. The record pairs 1980s-flavored synth textures and glossy dance beats with guitar-driven moments, creating a dramatic pop sound that moves between club-ready anthems and more intimate ballads. Lyrically it sketches coming-of-age scenes and small town experience filtered through a satirical, emotionally direct persona, presenting Roan as a distinct voice within contemporary alternative pop.