Indie Pop from Arden Alexa

San Francisco native Arden Alexa has always been drawn to the pop world that provided the soundtrack to her early years, taking influence from artists such as Taylor Swift and Katy Perry to craft her own sonic vision today. She first started out during her high school years, where she immersed herself in the Bay Area music scene and in 2021, she dropped her debut single, “The Coast.”

After making her entrance, the following year she took the plunge to venture out as a full-time artist and unveiled her six-track debut EP Day Dreams. With subsequent releases like “Hello” and “Stupid Boy,” Arden demonstrated her versatility and maturity as an indie artist.

Recently she released her sophomore EP titled ’22, and now brings us one of the singles lifted from the release with the track “Petty Bitch,” a defiant indie pop anthem with subtle rock undercurrents written in the wake of a dramatic breakdown of a friendship. Opened straight away with Arden’s smooth vocal leads over the gentle plucks of muted guitar as she starts recounting the events that led to the breakup between herself and her friend.

The drums build from gentle clicks to softly pattering shots as the energy builds towards the pre-chorus where blissful vocal layers craft a dreamy moment before the song erupts with anthemic quality. Lightly crunching guitars and laid back, punchy drums form the base as Arden’s powerful voice soars above delivering biting lyricism with subtly angsty attitude.

This explosion of sonic therapy is delivered via an instantly catchy, hook-filled sound. “Petty Bitch” captures a relatable feeling wrapped in a potent pop rock sound led by her sensational vocal talent. Originally written in jest, the cathartic nature of the process soon saw the song take on a life of its own with Arden Alexa using it as a vehicle to express her emotions.

Her ability to distil her feelings into music and convey them through her compelling voice adds lends true authenticity to the song. Going from strength to strength with each new release, Arden Alexa is sure to win over more fans around the world with her infectious songwriting and superb indie pop sound.

Listen to Petty Bitch below