Ally Evenson Kicks Off New Era With "Say It"
Marks first official single from deluxe edition of acclaimed sophomore album, Speed Kills
Speed Kills (All Gas) arrives Friday, August 14
Rising alt-pop singer-songwriter Ally Evenson puts the pedal to the metal with her latest single, “Say It,” out now via Assemble Sound/Atlantic Records here and accompanied by an official visualizer here. Produced by Evenson with longtime collaborator NYDGE, the intensely personal track is one of four brand new songs featured on Speed Kills (All Gas), the deluxe edition of her recently released sophomore album, Speed Kills, due everywhere on Friday, August 14. Pre-save the deluxe here.
“The Detroit indie artist has an honesty and audacity all too rarely found in an emerging artist.” – Pigeons & Planes
“...she’s still at her best working in big sounds and big feelings – super sad, super horny, and, especially, super pissed-off.” – Pitchfork
“Evenson delivers elite pop songcraft, boundary-breaking production, and an unapologetic homage to 90s alternative” – Ones To Watch
“This song can be interpreted in a few different ways,” shares Ally Evenson, “but it’s more or less a song about struggling with ADHD. The lyrics paint a picture of this tug of war between two people struggling to say what’s on their mind (or a tug of war in one person's brain). In my case, it’s about the wall I have to attempt to break down to say anything or get anything done in my life; it was just easier to get that across by framing it as a struggle between two people in love.”
Hailed by Ones to Watch as Evenson’s “grandest artistic achievement to date,” Speed Kills, which was released earlier in February of this year, sees the Detroit, MI-based artist pushing her one-of-a-kind creative approach to the limits as she processes the aftershocks of a breakup – from the ensuing anxiety and profound sadness to newfound confidence, and ultimately, self-actualization. The album features standout songs including “Crash My Car For You,” “Blame It On You,” “AFO,” “Strawberry,” and “Phetamines,” all joined by official music videos on YouTube, and an all-encompassing short film here.
Known for her imaginative intersection of musical invention and cinematic creativity, Evenson coupled Speed Kills with an equally powerful visual counterpart, SPEED KILLS: THE FILM, directed by filmmaker Antony Muse (Rostam, Cody Simpson). The short film premiered earlier this year at Brain Dead Studios, during a sold-out event that featured an intimate acoustic performance and a live Q&A with Evenson and Muse moderated by the Los Angeles Times’ Mikael Wood.
Evenson also marked the arrival of Speed Kills with a series of US tour dates supporting Sports and a performance at last month’s Chapstick, a Pride Month mini-fest at Los Angeles’ The Bellwether, also featuring Rico Nasty, Empress Of, Flyana Boss, and more.
Named by Pigeons & Planes as one of “25 Artists to Watch in 2025,” Ally Evenson has garnered both critical acclaim and a rapidly growing fanbase with her potent alt-pop songcraft, fueled by equal parts emotional introspection and intellectual bite. Her 2024 full-length debut, BLUE SUPER LOVE, earned recognition from publications like Pitchfork, and she’s continued to hone her talents on stage, with tour runs supporting Wallice, The Japanese House, and Band of Horses, as well as touring the US and Europe as a guitarist alongside her good friend Chloe Moriondo.
Now, with her upcoming deluxe album, Speed Kills (All Gas), Ally Evenson continues her knack for self-aware songwriting and sharp-edged reflection. Stepping on the gas with four brand-new tracks, she is poised to stake her place as one of modern alt-pop’s most dynamic and creatively agile new artists.
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You could assign each of Ally Evenson’s songs to a different emotion. If you need to let out a scream in the car, she’s got you covered. If you just have to cry, she’s there for you. If you’re ready to tell your crush how you feel, she’s right behind you, cheering you on. The acclaimed Detroit-born and Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter molds feelings into alternative pop anthems, kneading down the mess of love and the chaos of everyday life into smart, sharp, and spirited songs pumped up by distortion and snarky charisma. Growing up in Detroit, Ally cultivated a lifelong passion for music as a kid. Graduating from the Detroit Institute of Music Education, she independently built a devout audience with the In My Dreams, You Laugh At Me EP, highlighted by “Good Morning, Al” and “I Can’t Feel (My Body).” During 2024, she leveled up with her full-length debut LP, BLUE SUPER LOVE. Receiving widespread acclaim, Pitchfork applauded her “poison apple-sweet hooks,” and Pigeons and Planes spotlighted her in their coveted “25 Artists To Watch in 2025” list. After generating millions of streams and building buzz, she delivers an emotional, engaging, and enthralling body of work with her second full-length offering, SPEED KILLS [Assemble Sound/Atlantic Music Group] — a project inspired by the likes of Sheryl Crow, Liz Phair, and The Cardigans, and shaped amidst a major breakup, an embrace of queerness, and a whirlwind of life changes. Now, she is set to expand on that momentum with the highly anticipated deluxe edition of the album, Speed Kills (All Gas), arriving this August.
