‘Laundry Detergent’ speaks of that all encompassing headrush that comes with the early stages of falling in love. She explains, “This ones about the awkward but sweet part of starting to fall for someone and just wanting to be around them all the time.”

you look lovely when you’re living is a title that speaks for itself. For Lexie, life has been on pause for a long while. From battling with her mental health, to her vital adolescent developmental years being ripped out from underneath her by the grips of the pandemic, she shares that she “barely remembers” life before, but coming out the other side of it all has given her a new lust for life. “I’ve felt like I’m experiencing so much, so strongly, for the first time.” She’s embarked on a journey of accepting and celebrating all the feelings that come with being alive, and has come to realise there’s magic and joy in the ordinary.

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“I wrote ‘evelyn’ because I’ve always liked the name. The song sort of fell out without me thinking very much about what I was going on about.” Lexie states, continuing to explain the depth of the track, “But when I think about it, the lyrics are about seeing someone going down a bit of a rocky path and trying to get them to come back.”

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Kickstarting the new year with strong momentum behind her, 18 year old Lexie Carroll has built an authentic Gen Z fan base thanks to her relatable lyrics and subject matter. Blending folk, indie and pop with a heartfelt and often poignant sentiment, on new track ‘violet’ she showcases a bigger and bolder sound with an upbeat message of encouragement dedicated to a close friend. Swelling guitars and drums balance the softness of Lexie’s lyricism, creating a motivational anthem that perfectly captures those feelings of teenage angst.

Speaking of the inspiration behind ‘violet’, Lexie explains: “I wrote ‘violet’ because my friend was going through a difficult time and it was hard to get through to them. so in the song i’m just saying “hold on, i know your brain’s saying it won’t get better, but it will”.

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As Lexie Carroll approaches her landmark 18th birthday, new track ‘annual birthday cry’ expresses her fears of getting older in an uncertain world. Her delicate vocals are raw and vulnerable, with a melancholic soundscape reinforcing her overwhelming feelings of teenage angst.

Speaking of ‘annual birthday cry’ Lexie explains: “I wrote ‘annual birthday cry’ just after I turned seventeen. I was feeling overwhelmed with growing up in a world that feels so dark and unsafe. I guess I’ve always just thought ‘oh when I’m older I’ll have this figured out’ and then each year goes by and I still have absolutely no clue how to be a human being! The song is a brain dump of all of my fears, and it’s not the happiest thing I’ve made but I think I just needed to get it all out.”

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For her latest offering ‘fall for anything’, Lexie experiments with a more upbeat sound as she presents her first venture into indie pop. Produced by Mack Jamieson, it’s a playful track about navigating a hot-and-cold relationship. Full of colour and vibrancy, ‘fall for anything’ is a catchy summer gem that clearly demonstrates her growing star power.

Speaking of ‘fall for anything’ Lexie explains: “I wrote ‘fall for anything’ about being in a confusing relationship where you’re not sure where you stand. When the other person isn’t giving much back but is still kind of stringing you along, which can be quite frustrating!”

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