Brighton-based artist Girl Apocrypha makes a powerful first impression with her debut single Dealer, a bold and emotionally charged introduction that refuses to play it safe. The track feels confrontational yet magnetic, blending the raw edge of alt rock with a sense of pop drama that feels deliberate and fearless. From the start, it’s clear this is an artist comfortable exploring discomfort and turning it into something compelling.
Known previously as the lead songwriter for Brighton band Faeser, Girl Apocrypha is far from new to the stage. Years of packed hometown shows and notable support slots, including performances alongside Cassyette at Concorde 2 and Dear Tash at The Social in London, have shaped her confidence as a performer. After years spent playing guitar and bass in grunge-influenced projects, she now steps forward solo with a sound that feels more exposed, theatrical, and sharply focused.
Produced by Jag Jago, Dealer sets the tone for her artistic world. The song pulls from dark, atmospheric influences like Interpol, Placebo, and Nine Inch Nails, while weaving in pop instincts reminiscent of Lady Gaga and Grimes. A tense synth opening gives way to hazy guitars and detached, half-spoken vocals, before the chorus surges into distortion and emotional release. It’s a track that balances vulnerability with menace, self-criticism with dark humor.
Unfiltered and intense, Dealer announces Girl Apocrypha as a vital new voice with something real to say.
