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Phillipe Blake—14 September 2026·2 min read
Brisbane's inner-city voice since 2014
Brisbane's inner-city voice since 2014
Perth-born dark pop artist Alexandria releases her most ambitious single yet, a medieval-pop exploration of forbidden romance, backed by a dual signing with Warner Music Australia and Warner Records US.
Words by The Urbanite
Pop music has spent years chasing futuristic synths and glossy hyper-modernity. But for Perth-born songwriter and dark pop architect Alexandria, the most compelling artistic frontier lies in the dramatic, atmospheric storytelling of centuries past.
With her new single 'The Jester and the Queen', Alexandria delivers her most expansive narrative to date. The track arrives with serious wind in its sails, having generated over one million views on TikTok teasers ahead of release, backed by a dual signing with Warner Music Australia and Warner Records US.
Helmed by producer Michael Keenan, 'The Jester and the Queen' is built less like a conventional radio single and more like an immersive theatrical scene.
Centred around a tale of forbidden court romance—two figures inexorably pulled together despite knowing the union is doomed—the production leans into its medieval framework with uncompromised commitment. Rather than relying purely on digital simulations, the track weaves authentic period foley alongside acoustic harpsichord and accordion, balancing traditional instrumentation with sharp modern pop structures.
The result is lush, eerie, and grand: dark escapism anchored by modern melodic instincts.
Alexandria's ascent remains one of the country's most compelling recent music stories. Just a short while ago, the Western Australian artist was teaching high school mathematics in Perth. Today, she commands an audience of over 1.7 million monthly listeners worldwide.
Her catalogue has already notched serious streaming figures:
Where earlier cuts hinted at her affinity for moody, theatrical tension, 'The Jester and the Queen' crystallises it into a fully formed sonic universe. With major domestic and international label muscle now backing her vision, Alexandria is carving out a singular lane in Australia's pop landscape—one ruled by historical drama, sharp songwriting, and gothic intrigue.
'The Jester and the Queen' is out now via Warner Music Australia / Warner Records US.
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